Private School Cost: McKinney vs Sugar Land
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $12,600/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
McKinney
TX
$12,600
avg tuition/year
Sugar Land
TX
$12,600
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | McKinney | Sugar Land | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,600/yr | $12,600/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $8,600/yr | $8,600/yr | Same |
| Independent/Prep | $26,600/yr | $26,600/yr | Same |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,700/yr | $10,700/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,600/yr | $12,600/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $15,100/yr | $15,100/yr | Same |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
McKinney
$163,800
Sugar Land
$163,800
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
Sugar Land
Fort Bend Christian Academy
Christian · PK–12 · $14,200/yr
First Colony Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr
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.