Private School Cost: Pearland vs Salem
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $12,400/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Pearland
TX
$12,400
avg tuition/year
Salem
OR
$12,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Pearland | Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,400/yr | $12,400/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $8,400/yr | $8,400/yr | Same |
| Independent/Prep | $26,100/yr | $25,000/yr | +$1,100 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,500/yr | $10,500/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,400/yr | $12,400/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $14,900/yr | $14,900/yr | Same |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Pearland
$161,200
Salem
$161,200
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
Salem
Salem Academy (OR)
Christian · 9–12 · $14,800/yr
Blanchet Catholic School (Salem)
Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/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.