Private School Cost: Edinburg vs Montgomery
Montgomery averages $1,800/year less for private school (24% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $23,400 per child.
Bottom Line
Montgomery is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,400/year vs $9,200/year in Edinburg. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.
Edinburg
TX
$9,200
avg tuition/year
Montgomery
AL
$7,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Edinburg | Montgomery | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $9,200/yr | $7,400/yr | +$1,800 |
| Religious Schools | $6,200/yr | $5,500/yr | +$700 |
| Independent/Prep | $19,400/yr | $15,100/yr | +$4,300 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $7,800/yr | $6,300/yr | +$1,500 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,200/yr | $7,400/yr | +$1,800 |
| High School (9-12) | $11,000/yr | $8,900/yr | +$2,100 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Edinburg
$119,600
Montgomery
$96,200
Choosing Montgomery saves $23,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $46,800.
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
Montgomery
Montgomery Academy
Independent · K–12 · $14,200/yr
Saint James School (Montgomery)
Christian · PK–12 · $12,800/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.