Is private school cheaper in College Station or Palmdale?

College Station has lower average private school tuition at $10,300/year vs $14,900/year in Palmdale. That's $4,600/year less, or $59,800 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing College Station over Palmdale?

Average tuition in College Station is $4,600/year less than Palmdale. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $59,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in College Station, $9,700/year in Palmdale.

How do College Station and Palmdale private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. College Station averages $10,300/year ($2,050 below average). Palmdale averages $14,900/year ($2,550 above average).

Private School Cost: College Station vs Palmdale

College Station averages $4,600/year less for private school (45% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $59,800 per child.

Bottom Line

College Station is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,300/year vs $14,900/year in Palmdale. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

College Station

$10,300

avg tuition/year

$2,050 below national avg

Lower cost

Palmdale

$14,900

avg tuition/year

$2,550 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	College Station	Palmdale	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,300/yr	$14,900/yr	-$4,600
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$9,700/yr	-$2,700
Independent/Prep	$21,800/yr	$29,000/yr	-$7,200
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$12,700/yr	-$3,900
Middle School (6-8)	$10,300/yr	$14,900/yr	-$4,600
High School (9-12)	$12,400/yr	$17,900/yr	-$5,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

College Station

$133,900

Palmdale

$193,700

Choosing College Station saves $59,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $119,600.

Sample Schools

College Station

College Station Christian Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $9,400-$11,400/yr

Brazos Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,600/yr

Palmdale

Palmdale Aerospace Academy (Private)

Independent · K–12 · $10,200/yr

St. Mary School (Palmdale)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$9,800/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.