Private School Cost: McKinney vs Phoenix
McKinney averages $800/year less for private school (6% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $10,400 per child.
Bottom Line
McKinney is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,600/year vs $13,400/year in Phoenix. Religious schools run $8,600/year on the low end.
McKinney
TX
$12,600
avg tuition/year
Phoenix
AZ
$13,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | McKinney | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,600/yr | $13,400/yr | -$800 |
| Religious Schools | $8,600/yr | $8,600/yr | Same |
| Independent/Prep | $26,600/yr | $24,500/yr | +$2,100 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,700/yr | $11,000/yr | -$300 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,600/yr | $13,400/yr | -$800 |
| High School (9-12) | $15,100/yr | $16,500/yr | -$1,400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
McKinney
$163,800
Phoenix
$174,200
Choosing McKinney saves $10,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $20,800.
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
Phoenix
Brophy College Preparatory
Catholic · 9–12 · $17,800/yr
Xavier College Preparatory
Catholic · 9–12 · $17,400/yr
Scottsdale Preparatory Academy
Independent · 6–12 · $12,800-$14,200/yr
Notre Dame Preparatory High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/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.