How much does private school cost in Milwaukee?

Private school in Milwaukee averages $11,200/year in 2026 — 9% below the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $7,400/year; independent and prep schools average $21,000/year. Milwaukee has approximately 200 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Milwaukee for 2026?

Milwaukee private school tuition ranges from $4,400 to $28,000/year. The city average is $11,200/year ($933/month). Religious schools run lower at $7,400/year; top independent day schools can reach $28,000+.

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

Milwaukee private school tuition averages $11,200/year, which is 9% below the national average ($12,350/year). Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee?

The most affordable private schools in Milwaukee are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $7,400/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 Milwaukee 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Milwaukee?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Milwaukee's average of $11,200/year, a household income of $93,000+ 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 Milwaukee average $11,200/year. 9% below national avg. Religious schools run $7,400/year; independent schools average $21,000/year.

City Average

$11,200

per year

Monthly Est.

$933

per month

Private Schools

200

in Milwaukee

vs National

-$1,150

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in Milwaukee (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$9,200/yr

~$766/mo

Middle School (6–8)

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

$11,200/yr

~$933/mo

High School (9–12)

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

$13,800/yr

~$1,150/mo

Tuition by School Type in Milwaukee

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

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

$7,400/yr

-8% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$21,000/yr

-16% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$11,200/yr

-9% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Milwaukee

Starting From

$4,400

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$11,200

Typical school

Top End

$28,000+

Elite prep schools

Most Milwaukee private schools fall between $4,400 and $28,000/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in Milwaukee: 2026 Tuition Data

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

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
University School of Milwaukee	$22,800–$25,200	Independent	PK–12
Milwaukee University School	$21,400	Independent	PK–12
Marquette University High School	$14,800	Catholic	9–12
Divine Savior Holy Angels High School	$13,200	Catholic	9–12
Pius XI Catholic High School	$11,400	Catholic	9–12
Luther Preparatory School	$12,400–$14,200	Lutheran	6–12

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