Private School Cost: Omaha vs Pearland
Omaha averages $5,100/year less for private school (70% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $66,300 per child.
Bottom Line
Omaha is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,300/year vs $12,400/year in Pearland. Religious schools run $5,100/year on the low end.
Omaha
NE
$7,300
avg tuition/year
Pearland
TX
$12,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Omaha | Pearland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $7,300/yr | $12,400/yr | -$5,100 |
| Religious Schools | $5,100/yr | $8,400/yr | -$3,300 |
| Independent/Prep | $15,900/yr | $26,100/yr | -$10,200 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $6,200/yr | $10,500/yr | -$4,300 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $7,300/yr | $12,400/yr | -$5,100 |
| High School (9-12) | $8,800/yr | $14,900/yr | -$6,100 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Omaha
$94,900
Pearland
$161,200
Choosing Omaha saves $66,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $132,600.
Sample Schools
Omaha
Creighton Preparatory School
Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr
Westside Community Schools (Private Prep)
Independent · K–12 · $11,800/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.