Private School Cost: Pasadena vs San Antonio
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $11,200/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Pasadena
TX
$11,200
avg tuition/year
San Antonio
TX
$11,200
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Pasadena | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $11,200/yr | $11,200/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $7,600/yr | $7,600/yr | Same |
| Independent/Prep | $23,700/yr | $21,000/yr | +$2,700 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $9,500/yr | $9,200/yr | +$300 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $11,200/yr | $11,200/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $13,400/yr | $13,800/yr | -$400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Pasadena
$145,600
San Antonio
$145,600
Sample Schools
Pasadena
San Jacinto Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,200/yr
Blessed Sacrament School (Pasadena)
Catholic · K–8 · $7,800-$9,400/yr
San Antonio
Keystone School (San Antonio)
Independent · PK–12 · $21,200-$23,600/yr
Central Catholic High School (San Antonio)
Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr
Providence Catholic School
Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$9,800/yr
Antonian College Preparatory
Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/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.