Private School Cost: Clarksville vs Pearland
Clarksville averages $2,800/year less for private school (29% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $36,400 per child.
Bottom Line
Clarksville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,600/year vs $12,400/year in Pearland. Religious schools run $6,800/year on the low end.
Clarksville
TN
$9,600
avg tuition/year
Pearland
TX
$12,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Clarksville | Pearland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $9,600/yr | $12,400/yr | -$2,800 |
| Religious Schools | $6,800/yr | $8,400/yr | -$1,600 |
| Independent/Prep | $20,300/yr | $26,100/yr | -$5,800 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $8,200/yr | $10,500/yr | -$2,300 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,600/yr | $12,400/yr | -$2,800 |
| High School (9-12) | $11,500/yr | $14,900/yr | -$3,400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Clarksville
$124,800
Pearland
$161,200
Choosing Clarksville saves $36,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $72,800.
Sample Schools
Clarksville
New Providence Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr
West Creek Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $8,200-$10,400/yr
Pearland
Pearland Christian School
Christian · PK–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr
Holy Family School (Pearland)
Catholic · K–8 · $8,400-$10,200/yr
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.