Is private school cheaper in McKinney or Pomona?

McKinney has lower average private school tuition at $12,600/year vs $15,400/year in Pomona. That's $2,800/year less, or $36,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in McKinney is $2,800/year less than Pomona. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $36,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,600/year in McKinney, $10,000/year in Pomona.

How do McKinney and Pomona 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). Pomona averages $15,400/year ($3,050 above average).

Private School Cost: McKinney vs Pomona

McKinney averages $2,800/year less for private school (22% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $36,400 per child.

Bottom Line

McKinney is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,600/year vs $15,400/year in Pomona. Religious schools run $8,600/year on the low end.

McKinney

$12,600

avg tuition/year

$250 above national avg

Lower cost

Pomona

$15,400

avg tuition/year

$3,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	McKinney	Pomona	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,600/yr	$15,400/yr	-$2,800
Religious Schools	$8,600/yr	$10,000/yr	-$1,400
Independent/Prep	$26,600/yr	$29,900/yr	-$3,300
Elementary (K-5)	$10,700/yr	$13,100/yr	-$2,400
Middle School (6-8)	$12,600/yr	$15,400/yr	-$2,800
High School (9-12)	$15,100/yr	$18,500/yr	-$3,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

McKinney

$163,800

Pomona

$200,200

Choosing McKinney saves $36,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $72,800.

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

Pomona

St. Joseph High School (Pomona)

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,800/yr

Valley View Community Church School

Christian · K–8 · $8,400-$10,200/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.