Private School Cost: Pearland vs Pomona
Pearland averages $3,000/year less for private school (24% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $39,000 per child.
Bottom Line
Pearland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,400/year vs $15,400/year in Pomona. Religious schools run $8,400/year on the low end.
Pearland
TX
$12,400
avg tuition/year
Pomona
CA
$15,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Pearland | Pomona | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,400/yr | $15,400/yr | -$3,000 |
| Religious Schools | $8,400/yr | $10,000/yr | -$1,600 |
| Independent/Prep | $26,100/yr | $29,900/yr | -$3,800 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,500/yr | $13,100/yr | -$2,600 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,400/yr | $15,400/yr | -$3,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $14,900/yr | $18,500/yr | -$3,600 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Pearland
$161,200
Pomona
$200,200
Choosing Pearland saves $39,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $78,000.
Sample Schools
Pearland
Pearland Christian School
Christian · PK–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr
Holy Family School (Pearland)
Catholic · K–8 · $8,400-$10,200/yr
Pomona
St. Joseph High School (Pomona)
Catholic · 9–12 · $11,800/yr
Valley View Community Church School
Christian · 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.