Is private school cheaper in Clovis or McKinney?

McKinney has lower average private school tuition at $12,600/year vs $14,400/year in Clovis. That's $1,800/year less, or $23,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in McKinney is $1,800/year less than Clovis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $23,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,400/year in Clovis, $8,600/year in McKinney.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Clovis averages $14,400/year ($2,050 above average). McKinney averages $12,600/year ($250 above average).

Private School Cost: Clovis vs McKinney

McKinney averages $1,800/year less for private school (14% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $23,400 per child.

Bottom Line

McKinney is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,600/year vs $14,400/year in Clovis. Religious schools run $8,600/year on the low end.

Clovis

$14,400

avg tuition/year

$2,050 above national avg

McKinney

$12,600

avg tuition/year

$250 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Clovis	McKinney	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$14,400/yr	$12,600/yr	+$1,800
Religious Schools	$9,400/yr	$8,600/yr	+$800
Independent/Prep	$28,100/yr	$26,600/yr	+$1,500
Elementary (K-5)	$12,200/yr	$10,700/yr	+$1,500
Middle School (6-8)	$14,400/yr	$12,600/yr	+$1,800
High School (9-12)	$17,300/yr	$15,100/yr	+$2,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Clovis

$187,200

McKinney

$163,800

Choosing McKinney saves $23,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $46,800.

Sample Schools

Clovis

Clovis Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,200/yr

St. Anthony of Padua School

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$9,800/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.