Private School Cost: Edinburg vs Santa Clarita
Edinburg averages $8,800/year less for private school (96% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $114,400 per child.
Bottom Line
Edinburg is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,200/year vs $18,000/year in Santa Clarita. Religious schools run $6,200/year on the low end.
Edinburg
TX
$9,200
avg tuition/year
Santa Clarita
CA
$18,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Edinburg | Santa Clarita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $9,200/yr | $18,000/yr | -$8,800 |
| Religious Schools | $6,200/yr | $11,700/yr | -$5,500 |
| Independent/Prep | $19,400/yr | $35,100/yr | -$15,700 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $7,800/yr | $15,300/yr | -$7,500 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,200/yr | $18,000/yr | -$8,800 |
| High School (9-12) | $11,000/yr | $21,600/yr | -$10,600 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Edinburg
$119,600
Santa Clarita
$234,000
Choosing Edinburg saves $114,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $228,800.
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
Santa Clarita
The Masters School (Santa Clarita)
Christian · K–12 · $14,800/yr
West Ranch Academy
Independent · 9–12 · $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.