Private School Cost: Grand Rapids vs League City
Grand Rapids averages $2,700/year less for private school (29% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $35,100 per child.
Bottom Line
Grand Rapids is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,300/year vs $12,000/year in League City. Religious schools run $6,400/year on the low end.
Grand Rapids
MI
$9,300
avg tuition/year
League City
TX
$12,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Grand Rapids | League City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $9,300/yr | $12,000/yr | -$2,700 |
| Religious Schools | $6,400/yr | $8,200/yr | -$1,800 |
| Independent/Prep | $19,800/yr | $25,400/yr | -$5,600 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $7,900/yr | $10,200/yr | -$2,300 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,300/yr | $12,000/yr | -$2,700 |
| High School (9-12) | $11,200/yr | $14,400/yr | -$3,200 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Grand Rapids
$120,900
League City
$156,000
Choosing Grand Rapids saves $35,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $70,200.
Sample Schools
Grand Rapids
West Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $11,400/yr
Christian High School (Grand Rapids)
Christian · 9–12 · $11,200/yr
Northpointe Christian Schools
Christian · PK–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr
League City
Bay Area Christian School
Christian · PK–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr
St. Mary's Seminary (League City)
Catholic · K–8 · $8,800-$10,600/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.