Private School Cost: McAllen vs Worcester
McAllen averages $14,200/year less for private school (151% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $184,600 per child.
Bottom Line
McAllen is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,400/year vs $23,600/year in Worcester. Religious schools run $6,400/year on the low end.
McAllen
TX
$9,400
avg tuition/year
Worcester
MA
$23,600
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | McAllen | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $9,400/yr | $23,600/yr | -$14,200 |
| Religious Schools | $6,400/yr | $12,800/yr | -$6,400 |
| Independent/Prep | $19,800/yr | $48,100/yr | -$28,300 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $8,000/yr | $20,100/yr | -$12,100 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,400/yr | $23,600/yr | -$14,200 |
| High School (9-12) | $11,300/yr | $28,300/yr | -$17,000 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
McAllen
$122,200
Worcester
$306,800
Choosing McAllen saves $184,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $369,200.
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
Worcester
Holy Name Central Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr
Worcester Academy
Independent · 9–12 · $36,400/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.