Private School Cost: Little Rock vs Pearland
Little Rock averages $5,800/year less for private school (88% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $75,400 per child.
Bottom Line
Little Rock is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,600/year vs $12,400/year in Pearland. Religious schools run $5,000/year on the low end.
Little Rock
AR
$6,600
avg tuition/year
Pearland
TX
$12,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Little Rock | Pearland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $6,600/yr | $12,400/yr | -$5,800 |
| Religious Schools | $5,000/yr | $8,400/yr | -$3,400 |
| Independent/Prep | $13,100/yr | $26,100/yr | -$13,000 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $5,600/yr | $10,500/yr | -$4,900 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $6,600/yr | $12,400/yr | -$5,800 |
| High School (9-12) | $7,900/yr | $14,900/yr | -$7,000 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Little Rock
$85,800
Pearland
$161,200
Choosing Little Rock saves $75,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $150,800.
Sample Schools
Little Rock
Pulaski Academy (Little Rock)
Independent · PK–12 · $11,800/yr
Mount St. Mary Academy
Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/yr
Pearland
Pearland Christian School
Christian · PK–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr
Holy Family School (Pearland)
Catholic · K–8 · $8,400-$10,200/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.