Is private school cheaper in Boston or McKinney?

McKinney has lower average private school tuition at $12,600/year vs $36,800/year in Boston. That's $24,200/year less, or $314,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing McKinney over Boston?

Average tuition in McKinney is $24,200/year less than Boston. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $314,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $18,500/year in Boston, $8,600/year in McKinney.

How do Boston and McKinney private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Boston averages $36,800/year ($24,450 above average). McKinney averages $12,600/year ($250 above average).

Private School Cost: Boston vs McKinney

McKinney averages $24,200/year less for private school (192% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $314,600 per child.

Bottom Line

McKinney is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,600/year vs $36,800/year in Boston. Religious schools run $8,600/year on the low end.

Boston

$36,800

avg tuition/year

$24,450 above national avg

McKinney

$12,600

avg tuition/year

$250 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Boston	McKinney	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$36,800/yr	$12,600/yr	+$24,200
Religious Schools	$18,500/yr	$8,600/yr	+$9,900
Independent/Prep	$56,000/yr	$26,600/yr	+$29,400
Elementary (K-5)	$30,000/yr	$10,700/yr	+$19,300
Middle School (6-8)	$36,800/yr	$12,600/yr	+$24,200
High School (9-12)	$46,000/yr	$15,100/yr	+$30,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Boston

$478,400

McKinney

$163,800

Choosing McKinney saves $314,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $629,200.

Sample Schools

Boston

Boston Latin School (Exam)

Exam School (Public) · 7–12

Roxbury Latin School

Independent (need-based) · 7–12

Belmont Hill School

Independent · 7–12 · $59,800/yr

Boston College High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $23,100/yr

McKinney

Calvary Christian Academy (McKinney)

Christian · PK–12 · $10,200-$12,800/yr

McKinney Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

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About This Comparison

This comparison uses NCES Private School Universe Survey data, adjusted for metro-level cost-of-living differences. "Average tuition" blends religious schools (Catholic, Christian) and independent day/prep schools. Religious schools typically cost 60-70% less than independent schools in the same city.

Grade-level estimates (elementary, middle, high) are derived from the city average using national grade-level multipliers. High school tuition typically runs 15-25% above the city average; elementary runs 10-20% below.