Is private school cheaper in McAllen or Peoria?

McAllen has lower average private school tuition at $9,400/year vs $9,700/year in Peoria. That's $300/year less, or $3,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in McAllen is $300/year less than Peoria. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $3,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,400/year in McAllen, $7,300/year in Peoria.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. McAllen averages $9,400/year ($2,950 below average). Peoria averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average).

Private School Cost: McAllen vs Peoria

McAllen averages $300/year less for private school (3% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $3,900 per child.

Bottom Line

McAllen is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,400/year vs $9,700/year in Peoria. Religious schools run $6,400/year on the low end.

McAllen

$9,400

avg tuition/year

$2,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Peoria

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	McAllen	Peoria	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,400/yr	$9,700/yr	-$300
Religious Schools	$6,400/yr	$7,300/yr	-$900
Independent/Prep	$19,800/yr	$18,500/yr	+$1,300
Elementary (K-5)	$8,000/yr	$8,200/yr	-$200
Middle School (6-8)	$9,400/yr	$9,700/yr	-$300
High School (9-12)	$11,300/yr	$11,600/yr	-$300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

McAllen

$122,200

Peoria

$126,100

Choosing McAllen saves $3,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $7,800.

Sample Schools

McAllen

McAllen Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,200-$10,200/yr

St. Joseph Academy (McAllen)

Catholic · K–12 · $7,400-$9,200/yr

Peoria

Sandra Day O'Connor Prep (Peoria)

Independent · 9–12 · $10,400/yr

Deer Valley Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/yr

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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.