Is private school cheaper in Jersey City or McAllen?

McAllen has lower average private school tuition at $9,400/year vs $20,900/year in Jersey City. That's $11,500/year less, or $149,500 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing McAllen over Jersey City?

Average tuition in McAllen is $11,500/year less than Jersey City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $149,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,500/year in Jersey City, $6,400/year in McAllen.

How do Jersey City and McAllen private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Jersey City averages $20,900/year ($8,550 above average). McAllen averages $9,400/year ($2,950 below average).

Private School Cost: Jersey City vs McAllen

McAllen averages $11,500/year less for private school (122% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $149,500 per child.

Bottom Line

McAllen is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,400/year vs $20,900/year in Jersey City. Religious schools run $6,400/year on the low end.

Jersey City

$20,900

avg tuition/year

$8,550 above national avg

McAllen

$9,400

avg tuition/year

$2,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Jersey City	McAllen	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,900/yr	$9,400/yr	+$11,500
Religious Schools	$13,500/yr	$6,400/yr	+$7,100
Independent/Prep	$44,800/yr	$19,800/yr	+$25,000
Elementary (K-5)	$17,800/yr	$8,000/yr	+$9,800
Middle School (6-8)	$20,900/yr	$9,400/yr	+$11,500
High School (9-12)	$25,100/yr	$11,300/yr	+$13,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Jersey City

$271,700

McAllen

$122,200

Choosing McAllen saves $149,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $299,000.

Sample Schools

Jersey City

Hudson Catholic Regional High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Saint Aloysius Academy (Jersey City)

Catholic · K–8 · $10,800-$12,800/yr

McAllen

McAllen Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,200-$10,200/yr

St. Joseph Academy (McAllen)

Catholic · K–12 · $7,400-$9,200/yr

Full Jersey City breakdown → Full McAllen 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.