Private School Cost: Erie vs Pearland
Erie averages $500/year less for private school (4% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $6,500 per child.
Bottom Line
Erie is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,900/year vs $12,400/year in Pearland. Religious schools run $7,700/year on the low end.
Erie
PA
$11,900
avg tuition/year
Pearland
TX
$12,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Erie | Pearland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $11,900/yr | $12,400/yr | -$500 |
| Religious Schools | $7,700/yr | $8,400/yr | -$700 |
| Independent/Prep | $27,700/yr | $26,100/yr | +$1,600 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,100/yr | $10,500/yr | -$400 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $11,900/yr | $12,400/yr | -$500 |
| High School (9-12) | $14,300/yr | $14,900/yr | -$600 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Erie
$154,700
Pearland
$161,200
Choosing Erie saves $6,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $13,000.
Sample Schools
Erie
Cathedral Preparatory School (Erie)
Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr
Mercyhurst Preparatory School
Catholic · PK–12 · $12,400/yr
Pearland
Pearland Christian School
Christian · PK–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr
Holy Family School (Pearland)
Catholic · K–8 · $8,400-$10,200/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.