Is private school cheaper in Edinburg or Tucson?

Edinburg has lower average private school tuition at $9,200/year vs $10,800/year in Tucson. That's $1,600/year less, or $20,800 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Edinburg over Tucson?

Average tuition in Edinburg is $1,600/year less than Tucson. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $20,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,200/year in Edinburg, $7,200/year in Tucson.

How do Edinburg and Tucson private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Edinburg averages $9,200/year ($3,150 below average). Tucson averages $10,800/year ($1,550 below average).

Private School Cost: Edinburg vs Tucson

Edinburg averages $1,600/year less for private school (17% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $20,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Edinburg is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,200/year vs $10,800/year in Tucson. Religious schools run $6,200/year on the low end.

Edinburg

$9,200

avg tuition/year

$3,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Tucson

$10,800

avg tuition/year

$1,550 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Edinburg	Tucson	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,200/yr	$10,800/yr	-$1,600
Religious Schools	$6,200/yr	$7,200/yr	-$1,000
Independent/Prep	$19,400/yr	$20,500/yr	-$1,100
Elementary (K-5)	$7,800/yr	$8,800/yr	-$1,000
Middle School (6-8)	$9,200/yr	$10,800/yr	-$1,600
High School (9-12)	$11,000/yr	$13,400/yr	-$2,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Edinburg

$119,600

Tucson

$140,400

Choosing Edinburg saves $20,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $41,600.

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

Tucson

Basis Tucson North

Charter (Free) · 5–12

Salpointe Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $10,200-$11,800/yr

Tanque Verde School

Public District · K–12

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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.