Is private school cheaper in Albuquerque or Joliet?

Albuquerque has lower average private school tuition at $10,200/year vs $12,100/year in Joliet. That's $1,900/year less, or $24,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Albuquerque over Joliet?

Average tuition in Albuquerque is $1,900/year less than Joliet. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $24,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in Albuquerque, $7,600/year in Joliet.

How do Albuquerque and Joliet private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Albuquerque averages $10,200/year ($2,150 below average). Joliet averages $12,100/year ($250 below average).

Private School Cost: Albuquerque vs Joliet

Albuquerque averages $1,900/year less for private school (19% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $24,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Albuquerque is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,200/year vs $12,100/year in Joliet. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Albuquerque

$10,200

avg tuition/year

$2,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Joliet

$12,100

avg tuition/year

$250 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Albuquerque	Joliet	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,200/yr	$12,100/yr	-$1,900
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$7,600/yr	-$600
Independent/Prep	$19,000/yr	$27,900/yr	-$8,900
Elementary (K-5)	$8,400/yr	$10,300/yr	-$1,900
Middle School (6-8)	$10,200/yr	$12,100/yr	-$1,900
High School (9-12)	$12,500/yr	$14,500/yr	-$2,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Albuquerque

$132,600

Joliet

$157,300

Choosing Albuquerque saves $24,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $49,400.

Sample Schools

Albuquerque

Albuquerque Academy

Independent · 6–12 · $20,800-$22,400/yr

Sandia Preparatory School

Independent · 6–12 · $18,400/yr

St. Pius X High School (Albuquerque)

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

Bosque School

Independent · 6–12 · $19,800-$21,400/yr

Joliet

Joliet Catholic Academy

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Plainfield Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/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.