Is private school cheaper in McKinney or Santa Clarita?

McKinney has lower average private school tuition at $12,600/year vs $18,000/year in Santa Clarita. That's $5,400/year less, or $70,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in McKinney is $5,400/year less than Santa Clarita. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $70,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,600/year in McKinney, $11,700/year in Santa Clarita.

How do McKinney and Santa Clarita 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). Santa Clarita averages $18,000/year ($5,650 above average).

Private School Cost: McKinney vs Santa Clarita

McKinney averages $5,400/year less for private school (43% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $70,200 per child.

Bottom Line

McKinney is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,600/year vs $18,000/year in Santa Clarita. Religious schools run $8,600/year on the low end.

McKinney

$12,600

avg tuition/year

$250 above national avg

Lower cost

Santa Clarita

$18,000

avg tuition/year

$5,650 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	McKinney	Santa Clarita	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,600/yr	$18,000/yr	-$5,400
Religious Schools	$8,600/yr	$11,700/yr	-$3,100
Independent/Prep	$26,600/yr	$35,100/yr	-$8,500
Elementary (K-5)	$10,700/yr	$15,300/yr	-$4,600
Middle School (6-8)	$12,600/yr	$18,000/yr	-$5,400
High School (9-12)	$15,100/yr	$21,600/yr	-$6,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

McKinney

$163,800

Santa Clarita

$234,000

Choosing McKinney saves $70,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $140,400.

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

Santa Clarita

The Masters School (Santa Clarita)

Christian · K–12 · $14,800/yr

West Ranch Academy

Independent · 9–12 · $12,400/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.