Private School Cost: Edinburg vs Paterson
Edinburg averages $8,900/year less for private school (97% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $115,700 per child.
Bottom Line
Edinburg is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,200/year vs $18,100/year in Paterson. Religious schools run $6,200/year on the low end.
Edinburg
TX
$9,200
avg tuition/year
Paterson
NJ
$18,100
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Edinburg | Paterson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $9,200/yr | $18,100/yr | -$8,900 |
| Religious Schools | $6,200/yr | $11,700/yr | -$5,500 |
| Independent/Prep | $19,400/yr | $38,700/yr | -$19,300 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $7,800/yr | $15,400/yr | -$7,600 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,200/yr | $18,100/yr | -$8,900 |
| High School (9-12) | $11,000/yr | $21,700/yr | -$10,700 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Edinburg
$119,600
Paterson
$235,300
Choosing Edinburg saves $115,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $231,400.
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
Paterson
Paramus Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/yr
St. Philip the Apostle School
Catholic · K–8 · $10,200-$12,400/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.