Is private school cheaper in Memphis or Pearland?

Memphis has lower average private school tuition at $10,800/year vs $12,400/year in Pearland. That's $1,600/year less, or $20,800 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Memphis over Pearland?

Average tuition in Memphis is $1,600/year less than Pearland. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $20,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,200/year in Memphis, $8,400/year in Pearland.

How do Memphis and Pearland private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Memphis averages $10,800/year ($1,550 below average). Pearland averages $12,400/year ($50 above average).

Private School Cost: Memphis vs Pearland

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

Bottom Line

Memphis is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,800/year vs $12,400/year in Pearland. Religious schools run $7,200/year on the low end.

Memphis

$10,800

avg tuition/year

$1,550 below national avg

Lower cost

Pearland

$12,400

avg tuition/year

$50 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Memphis	Pearland	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,800/yr	$12,400/yr	-$1,600
Religious Schools	$7,200/yr	$8,400/yr	-$1,200
Independent/Prep	$20,500/yr	$26,100/yr	-$5,600
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$10,500/yr	-$1,700
Middle School (6-8)	$10,800/yr	$12,400/yr	-$1,600
High School (9-12)	$13,400/yr	$14,900/yr	-$1,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Memphis

$140,400

Pearland

$161,200

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

Sample Schools

Memphis

Hutchison School

Independent · PK–12 · $20,800-$22,400/yr

Memphis University School

Independent · 7–12 · $18,400/yr

Christian Brothers High School (Memphis)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

St. Agnes Academy (Memphis)

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,200/yr

Pearland

Pearland Christian School

Christian · PK–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr

Holy Family School (Pearland)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,400-$10,200/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.