Private School Cost: Pearland vs Washington DC
Pearland averages $16,000/year less for private school (129% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $208,000 per child.
Bottom Line
Pearland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,400/year vs $28,400/year in Washington DC. Religious schools run $8,400/year on the low end.
Pearland
TX
$12,400
avg tuition/year
Washington DC
DC
$28,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Pearland | Washington DC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,400/yr | $28,400/yr | -$16,000 |
| Religious Schools | $8,400/yr | $15,200/yr | -$6,800 |
| Independent/Prep | $26,100/yr | $46,000/yr | -$19,900 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,500/yr | $23,000/yr | -$12,500 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,400/yr | $28,400/yr | -$16,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $14,900/yr | $35,500/yr | -$20,600 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Pearland
$161,200
Washington DC
$369,200
Choosing Pearland saves $208,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $416,000.
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
Washington DC
Sidwell Friends School
Independent (Quaker) · PK–12 · $52,900/yr
Georgetown Day School
Independent · PK–12 · $51,400/yr
National Cathedral School
Independent · 4–12 · $50,200/yr
Gonzaga College High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $25,400/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.