Private School Cost: Pearland vs Tacoma
Pearland averages $1,300/year less for private school (10% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $16,900 per child.
Bottom Line
Pearland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,400/year vs $13,700/year in Tacoma. Religious schools run $8,400/year on the low end.
Pearland
TX
$12,400
avg tuition/year
Tacoma
WA
$13,700
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Pearland | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,400/yr | $13,700/yr | -$1,300 |
| Religious Schools | $8,400/yr | $9,400/yr | -$1,000 |
| Independent/Prep | $26,100/yr | $29,400/yr | -$3,300 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,500/yr | $11,600/yr | -$1,100 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,400/yr | $13,700/yr | -$1,300 |
| High School (9-12) | $14,900/yr | $16,400/yr | -$1,500 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Pearland
$161,200
Tacoma
$178,100
Choosing Pearland saves $16,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $33,800.
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
Tacoma
Charles Wright Academy
Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr
Bellarmine Preparatory School
Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/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.