Is private school cheaper in Pearland or Tucson?

Tucson has lower average private school tuition at $10,800/year vs $12,400/year in Pearland. That's $1,600/year less, or $20,800 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Tucson over Pearland?

Average tuition in Tucson is $1,600/year less than Pearland. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $20,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,400/year in Pearland, $7,200/year in Tucson.

How do Pearland and Tucson 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). Tucson averages $10,800/year ($1,550 below average).

Private School Cost: Pearland vs Tucson

Tucson averages $1,600/year less for private school (15% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $20,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Tucson is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,800/year vs $12,400/year in Pearland. Religious schools run $7,200/year on the low end.

Pearland

$12,400

avg tuition/year

$50 above national avg

Tucson

$10,800

avg tuition/year

$1,550 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Pearland	Tucson	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,400/yr	$10,800/yr	+$1,600
Religious Schools	$8,400/yr	$7,200/yr	+$1,200
Independent/Prep	$26,100/yr	$20,500/yr	+$5,600
Elementary (K-5)	$10,500/yr	$8,800/yr	+$1,700
Middle School (6-8)	$12,400/yr	$10,800/yr	+$1,600
High School (9-12)	$14,900/yr	$13,400/yr	+$1,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Pearland

$161,200

Tucson

$140,400

Choosing Tucson saves $20,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $41,600.

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

Tucson

Basis Tucson North

Charter (Free) · 5–12

Salpointe Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $10,200-$11,800/yr

Tanque Verde School

Public District · K–12

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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.