Is private school cheaper in Clarksville or Sugar Land?

Clarksville has lower average private school tuition at $9,600/year vs $12,600/year in Sugar Land. That's $3,000/year less, or $39,000 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Clarksville over Sugar Land?

Average tuition in Clarksville is $3,000/year less than Sugar Land. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $39,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,800/year in Clarksville, $8,600/year in Sugar Land.

How do Clarksville and Sugar Land private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Clarksville averages $9,600/year ($2,750 below average). Sugar Land averages $12,600/year ($250 above average).

Private School Cost: Clarksville vs Sugar Land

Clarksville averages $3,000/year less for private school (31% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $39,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Clarksville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,600/year vs $12,600/year in Sugar Land. Religious schools run $6,800/year on the low end.

Clarksville

$9,600

avg tuition/year

$2,750 below national avg

Lower cost

Sugar Land

$12,600

avg tuition/year

$250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Clarksville	Sugar Land	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,600/yr	$12,600/yr	-$3,000
Religious Schools	$6,800/yr	$8,600/yr	-$1,800
Independent/Prep	$20,300/yr	$26,600/yr	-$6,300
Elementary (K-5)	$8,200/yr	$10,700/yr	-$2,500
Middle School (6-8)	$9,600/yr	$12,600/yr	-$3,000
High School (9-12)	$11,500/yr	$15,100/yr	-$3,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Clarksville

$124,800

Sugar Land

$163,800

Choosing Clarksville saves $39,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $78,000.

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

Sugar Land

Fort Bend Christian Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $14,200/yr

First Colony Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/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.