Private School Cost: Allen vs Chicago
Allen averages $5,800/year less for private school (46% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $75,400 per child.
Bottom Line
Allen is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,600/year vs $18,400/year in Chicago. Religious schools run $8,600/year on the low end.
Allen
TX
$12,600
avg tuition/year
Chicago
IL
$18,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Allen | Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,600/yr | $18,400/yr | -$5,800 |
| Religious Schools | $8,600/yr | $10,200/yr | -$1,600 |
| Independent/Prep | $26,600/yr | $32,000/yr | -$5,400 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,700/yr | $15,000/yr | -$4,300 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,600/yr | $18,400/yr | -$5,800 |
| High School (9-12) | $15,100/yr | $22,800/yr | -$7,700 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Allen
$163,800
Chicago
$239,200
Choosing Allen saves $75,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $150,800.
Sample Schools
Allen
Allen Christian Academy
Christian · PK–12 · $10,200-$12,800/yr
Our Lady of Angels School (Allen)
Catholic · K–8 · $8,800-$10,600/yr
Chicago
Latin School of Chicago
Independent · JK–12 · $38,040/yr
University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
Independent · N–12 · $35,700-$38,200/yr
Francis W. Parker School
Independent · JK–12 · $36,800/yr
St. Ignatius College Prep (Chicago)
Catholic · 9–12 · $19,400/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.