How much does private school cost in Joliet?

Private school in Joliet averages $12,100/year in 2026 — 2% below the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $7,600/year; independent and prep schools average $27,900/year. Joliet has approximately 100 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Joliet for 2026?

Joliet private school tuition ranges from $6,700 to $21,100/year. The city average is $12,100/year ($1,008/month). Religious schools run lower at $7,600/year; top independent day schools can reach $21,100+.

How does Joliet private school cost compare to the national average?

Joliet private school tuition averages $12,100/year, which is 2% below the national average ($12,350/year). Joliet sits close to the national average, with a mix of religious and independent schools across a wide price range.

What are the most affordable private schools in Joliet?

The most affordable private schools in Joliet are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $7,600/year. Parish-subsidized Catholic schools often run $6,000–$12,000/year — the lowest-cost private option in most metro areas. Families with financial need can apply for aid; about 27% of private school students nationally receive need-based grants averaging 48% of tuition.

Private School Cost in Joliet 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Joliet?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Joliet's average of $12,100/year, a household income of $101,000+ is generally needed without financial strain. Need-based aid and merit scholarships are available at most schools — always ask the admissions office.

Private schools in Joliet average $12,100/year. 2% below national avg. Religious schools run $7,600/year; independent schools average $27,900/year.

City Average

$12,100

per year

Monthly Est.

$1,008

per month

Private Schools

100

in Joliet

vs National

-$250

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in Joliet (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$10,300/yr

~$858/mo

Middle School (6–8)

Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.

$12,100/yr

~$1,008/mo

High School (9–12)

Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.

$14,500/yr

~$1,208/mo

Tuition by School Type in Joliet

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.

$7,600/yr

-5% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$27,900/yr

+12% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$12,100/yr

-2% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Joliet

Starting From

$6,700

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$12,100

Typical school

Top End

$21,100+

Elite prep schools

Most Joliet private schools fall between $6,700 and $21,100/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in Joliet: 2026 Tuition Data

Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
Joliet Catholic Academy	$14,800	Catholic	9–12
Plainfield Academy	$9,400–$11,800	Christian	K–12

Tuition data sourced from school websites (2025–26 academic year). Financial aid can reduce the net cost substantially — ask each school about aid availability.