Is private school cheaper in Frisco or Pasadena?

Pasadena has lower average private school tuition at $11,200/year vs $12,800/year in Frisco. That's $1,600/year less, or $20,800 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Pasadena over Frisco?

Average tuition in Pasadena is $1,600/year less than Frisco. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $20,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,700/year in Frisco, $7,600/year in Pasadena.

How do Frisco and Pasadena private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Frisco averages $12,800/year ($450 above average). Pasadena averages $11,200/year ($1,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Frisco vs Pasadena

Pasadena averages $1,600/year less for private school (14% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $20,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Pasadena is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,200/year vs $12,800/year in Frisco. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Frisco

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Pasadena

$11,200

avg tuition/year

$1,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Frisco	Pasadena	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,800/yr	$11,200/yr	+$1,600
Religious Schools	$8,700/yr	$7,600/yr	+$1,100
Independent/Prep	$27,100/yr	$23,700/yr	+$3,400
Elementary (K-5)	$10,900/yr	$9,500/yr	+$1,400
Middle School (6-8)	$12,800/yr	$11,200/yr	+$1,600
High School (9-12)	$15,400/yr	$13,400/yr	+$2,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Frisco

$166,400

Pasadena

$145,600

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

Sample Schools

Frisco

Frisco Christian School

Christian · PK–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr

The Covenant School (Frisco)

Christian · K–12 · $12,200/yr

Pasadena

San Jacinto Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,200/yr

Blessed Sacrament School (Pasadena)

Catholic · K–8 · $7,800-$9,400/yr

Full Frisco breakdown → Full Pasadena breakdown →

Texas private school costs

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.