Is private school cheaper in McKinney or Milwaukee?

Milwaukee has lower average private school tuition at $11,200/year vs $12,600/year in McKinney. That's $1,400/year less, or $18,200 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Milwaukee over McKinney?

Average tuition in Milwaukee is $1,400/year less than McKinney. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $18,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,600/year in McKinney, $7,400/year in Milwaukee.

How do McKinney and Milwaukee private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. McKinney averages $12,600/year ($250 above average). Milwaukee averages $11,200/year ($1,150 below average).

Private School Cost: McKinney vs Milwaukee

Milwaukee averages $1,400/year less for private school (13% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $18,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Milwaukee is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,200/year vs $12,600/year in McKinney. Religious schools run $7,400/year on the low end.

McKinney

$12,600

avg tuition/year

$250 above national avg

Milwaukee

$11,200

avg tuition/year

$1,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	McKinney	Milwaukee	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,600/yr	$11,200/yr	+$1,400
Religious Schools	$8,600/yr	$7,400/yr	+$1,200
Independent/Prep	$26,600/yr	$21,000/yr	+$5,600
Elementary (K-5)	$10,700/yr	$9,200/yr	+$1,500
Middle School (6-8)	$12,600/yr	$11,200/yr	+$1,400
High School (9-12)	$15,100/yr	$13,800/yr	+$1,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

McKinney

$163,800

Milwaukee

$145,600

Choosing Milwaukee saves $18,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $36,400.

Sample Schools

McKinney

Calvary Christian Academy (McKinney)

Christian · PK–12 · $10,200-$12,800/yr

McKinney Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Milwaukee

University School of Milwaukee

Independent · PK–12 · $22,800-$25,200/yr

Milwaukee University School

Independent · PK–12 · $21,400/yr

Marquette University High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Divine Savior Holy Angels High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,200/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.