Private School Cost: Edinburg vs Irving
Edinburg averages $2,800/year less for private school (30% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $36,400 per child.
Bottom Line
Edinburg is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,200/year vs $12,000/year in Irving. Religious schools run $6,200/year on the low end.
Edinburg
TX
$9,200
avg tuition/year
Irving
TX
$12,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Edinburg | Irving | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $9,200/yr | $12,000/yr | -$2,800 |
| Religious Schools | $6,200/yr | $8,200/yr | -$2,000 |
| Independent/Prep | $19,400/yr | $25,400/yr | -$6,000 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $7,800/yr | $10,200/yr | -$2,400 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,200/yr | $12,000/yr | -$2,800 |
| High School (9-12) | $11,000/yr | $14,400/yr | -$3,400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Edinburg
$119,600
Irving
$156,000
Choosing Edinburg saves $36,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $72,800.
Sample Schools
Edinburg
Edinburg Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $7,600-$9,400/yr
Our Lady of Guadalupe School (Edinburg)
Catholic · K–8 · $6,800-$8,400/yr
Irving
Heritage Christian Academy (Irving)
Christian · PK–12 · $9,600-$12,200/yr
Cistercian Preparatory School
Independent (Catholic) · 5–12 · $24,200/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.