Is private school cheaper in McKinney or Springfield?

McKinney has lower average private school tuition at $12,600/year vs $22,500/year in Springfield. That's $9,900/year less, or $128,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in McKinney is $9,900/year less than Springfield. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $128,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,600/year in McKinney, $12,200/year in Springfield.

How do McKinney and Springfield 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). Springfield averages $22,500/year ($10,150 above average).

Private School Cost: McKinney vs Springfield

McKinney averages $9,900/year less for private school (79% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $128,700 per child.

Bottom Line

McKinney is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,600/year vs $22,500/year in Springfield. Religious schools run $8,600/year on the low end.

McKinney

$12,600

avg tuition/year

$250 above national avg

Lower cost

Springfield

$22,500

avg tuition/year

$10,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	McKinney	Springfield	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,600/yr	$22,500/yr	-$9,900
Religious Schools	$8,600/yr	$12,200/yr	-$3,600
Independent/Prep	$26,600/yr	$45,800/yr	-$19,200
Elementary (K-5)	$10,700/yr	$19,100/yr	-$8,400
Middle School (6-8)	$12,600/yr	$22,500/yr	-$9,900
High School (9-12)	$15,100/yr	$27,000/yr	-$11,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

McKinney

$163,800

Springfield

$292,500

Choosing McKinney saves $128,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $257,400.

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

Springfield

Cathedral High School (Springfield MA)

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,200/yr

The MacDuffie School

Independent · 6–12 · $38,400/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.