Private School Cost: League City vs Mesa
Mesa averages $2,600/year less for private school (28% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $33,800 per child.
Bottom Line
Mesa is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,400/year vs $12,000/year in League City. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.
League City
TX
$12,000
avg tuition/year
Mesa
AZ
$9,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | League City | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,000/yr | $9,400/yr | +$2,600 |
| Religious Schools | $8,200/yr | $7,000/yr | +$1,200 |
| Independent/Prep | $25,400/yr | $18,000/yr | +$7,400 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,200/yr | $8,000/yr | +$2,200 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,000/yr | $9,400/yr | +$2,600 |
| High School (9-12) | $14,400/yr | $11,300/yr | +$3,100 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
League City
$156,000
Mesa
$122,200
Choosing Mesa saves $33,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $67,600.
Sample Schools
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
Mesa
Gilbert Christian Schools
Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,400/yr
Mesa Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $8,600-$10,800/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.