Private School Cost: Modesto vs Pearland
Pearland averages $2,000/year less for private school (16% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $26,000 per child.
Bottom Line
Pearland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,400/year vs $14,400/year in Modesto. Religious schools run $8,400/year on the low end.
Modesto
CA
$14,400
avg tuition/year
Pearland
TX
$12,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Modesto | Pearland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $14,400/yr | $12,400/yr | +$2,000 |
| Religious Schools | $9,400/yr | $8,400/yr | +$1,000 |
| Independent/Prep | $28,100/yr | $26,100/yr | +$2,000 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $12,200/yr | $10,500/yr | +$1,700 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $14,400/yr | $12,400/yr | +$2,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $17,300/yr | $14,900/yr | +$2,400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Modesto
$187,200
Pearland
$161,200
Choosing Pearland saves $26,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $52,000.
Sample Schools
Modesto
Central Catholic High School (Modesto)
Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/yr
Modesto Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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
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.