Is private school cheaper in McKinney or Reno?

Reno has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $12,600/year in McKinney. That's $800/year less, or $10,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Reno is $800/year less than McKinney. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $10,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,600/year in McKinney, $8,200/year in Reno.

How do McKinney and Reno 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). Reno averages $11,800/year ($550 below average).

Private School Cost: McKinney vs Reno

Reno averages $800/year less for private school (7% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $10,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Reno is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $12,600/year in McKinney. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.

McKinney

$12,600

avg tuition/year

$250 above national avg

Reno

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	McKinney	Reno	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,600/yr	$11,800/yr	+$800
Religious Schools	$8,600/yr	$8,200/yr	+$400
Independent/Prep	$26,600/yr	$23,600/yr	+$3,000
Elementary (K-5)	$10,700/yr	$10,000/yr	+$700
Middle School (6-8)	$12,600/yr	$11,800/yr	+$800
High School (9-12)	$15,100/yr	$14,200/yr	+$900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

McKinney

$163,800

Reno

$153,400

Choosing Reno 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

Reno

The Sage Ridge School

Independent · 5–12 · $22,400/yr

Archbishop Borders School (Reno)

Catholic · K–8 · $10,800/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.