Is private school cheaper in Pearland or St. Louis?

Pearland has lower average private school tuition at $12,400/year vs $13,000/year in St. Louis. That's $600/year less, or $7,800 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Pearland over St. Louis?

Average tuition in Pearland is $600/year less than St. Louis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $7,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,400/year in Pearland, $8,400/year in St. Louis.

How do Pearland and St. Louis private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Pearland averages $12,400/year ($50 above average). St. Louis averages $13,000/year ($650 above average).

Private School Cost: Pearland vs St. Louis

Pearland averages $600/year less for private school (5% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $7,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Pearland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,400/year vs $13,000/year in St. Louis. Religious schools run $8,400/year on the low end.

Pearland

$12,400

avg tuition/year

$50 above national avg

Lower cost

St. Louis

$13,000

avg tuition/year

$650 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Pearland	St. Louis	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,400/yr	$13,000/yr	-$600
Religious Schools	$8,400/yr	$8,400/yr	Same
Independent/Prep	$26,100/yr	$24,500/yr	+$1,600
Elementary (K-5)	$10,500/yr	$10,600/yr	-$100
Middle School (6-8)	$12,400/yr	$13,000/yr	-$600
High School (9-12)	$14,900/yr	$16,000/yr	-$1,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Pearland

$161,200

St. Louis

$169,000

Choosing Pearland saves $7,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $15,600.

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

St. Louis

John Burroughs School

Independent · 7–12 · $28,400-$30,800/yr

MICDS (Mary Institute and Country Day School)

Independent · JK–12 · $30,200-$32,800/yr

Chaminade College Preparatory

Catholic · 6–12 · $16,800/yr

St. Louis University High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,400/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.