Is private school cheaper in McKinney or Pueblo?

Pueblo has lower average private school tuition at $11,000/year vs $12,600/year in McKinney. That's $1,600/year less, or $20,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Pueblo is $1,600/year less than McKinney. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $20,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,600/year in McKinney, $7,100/year in Pueblo.

How do McKinney and Pueblo 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). Pueblo averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average).

Private School Cost: McKinney vs Pueblo

Pueblo averages $1,600/year less for private school (15% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $20,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Pueblo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/year vs $12,600/year in McKinney. Religious schools run $7,100/year on the low end.

McKinney

$12,600

avg tuition/year

$250 above national avg

Pueblo

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	McKinney	Pueblo	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,600/yr	$11,000/yr	+$1,600
Religious Schools	$8,600/yr	$7,100/yr	+$1,500
Independent/Prep	$26,600/yr	$21,600/yr	+$5,000
Elementary (K-5)	$10,700/yr	$9,400/yr	+$1,300
Middle School (6-8)	$12,600/yr	$11,000/yr	+$1,600
High School (9-12)	$15,100/yr	$13,200/yr	+$1,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

McKinney

$163,800

Pueblo

$143,000

Choosing Pueblo saves $20,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $41,600.

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

Pueblo

Roncalli STEM Academy (Pueblo)

Catholic · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/yr

Pueblo Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $7,800-$9,600/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.