Is private school cheaper in High Point or Pasadena?

High Point has lower average private school tuition at $9,200/year vs $11,200/year in Pasadena. That's $2,000/year less, or $26,000 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in High Point is $2,000/year less than Pasadena. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $26,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,500/year in High Point, $7,600/year in Pasadena.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. High Point averages $9,200/year ($3,150 below average). Pasadena averages $11,200/year ($1,150 below average).

Private School Cost: High Point vs Pasadena

High Point averages $2,000/year less for private school (22% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $26,000 per child.

Bottom Line

High Point is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,200/year vs $11,200/year in Pasadena. Religious schools run $6,500/year on the low end.

High Point

$9,200

avg tuition/year

$3,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Pasadena

$11,200

avg tuition/year

$1,150 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	High Point	Pasadena	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,200/yr	$11,200/yr	-$2,000
Religious Schools	$6,500/yr	$7,600/yr	-$1,100
Independent/Prep	$19,400/yr	$23,700/yr	-$4,300
Elementary (K-5)	$7,800/yr	$9,500/yr	-$1,700
Middle School (6-8)	$9,200/yr	$11,200/yr	-$2,000
High School (9-12)	$11,000/yr	$13,400/yr	-$2,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

High Point

$119,600

Pasadena

$145,600

Choosing High Point saves $26,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $52,000.

Sample Schools

High Point

Wesleyan Christian Academy (HP)

Christian · K–12 · $10,200-$12,800/yr

Greensboro Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $24,400/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 High Point breakdown → Full Pasadena breakdown →

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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.