Is private school cheaper in Chula Vista or Joliet?

Joliet has lower average private school tuition at $12,100/year vs $17,200/year in Chula Vista. That's $5,100/year less, or $66,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Joliet is $5,100/year less than Chula Vista. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $66,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,200/year in Chula Vista, $7,600/year in Joliet.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Chula Vista averages $17,200/year ($4,850 above average). Joliet averages $12,100/year ($250 below average).

Private School Cost: Chula Vista vs Joliet

Joliet averages $5,100/year less for private school (42% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $66,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Joliet is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,100/year vs $17,200/year in Chula Vista. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Chula Vista

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

Joliet

$12,100

avg tuition/year

$250 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Chula Vista	Joliet	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$17,200/yr	$12,100/yr	+$5,100
Religious Schools	$11,200/yr	$7,600/yr	+$3,600
Independent/Prep	$33,600/yr	$27,900/yr	+$5,700
Elementary (K-5)	$14,600/yr	$10,300/yr	+$4,300
Middle School (6-8)	$17,200/yr	$12,100/yr	+$5,100
High School (9-12)	$20,600/yr	$14,500/yr	+$6,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Chula Vista

$223,600

Joliet

$157,300

Choosing Joliet saves $66,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $132,600.

Sample Schools

Chula Vista

Mater Dei Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,600/yr

Olympian High School (Private)

Independent · 9–12 · $12,800/yr

Joliet

Joliet Catholic Academy

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Plainfield Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr

Full Chula Vista breakdown → Full Joliet breakdown →

California private school costs Illinois private school costs

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.