Private School Cost: Dallas vs Naperville
Naperville averages $3,400/year less for private school (25% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $44,200 per child.
Bottom Line
Naperville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,800/year vs $17,200/year in Dallas. Religious schools run $8,700/year on the low end.
Dallas
TX
$17,200
avg tuition/year
Naperville
IL
$13,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Dallas | Naperville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $17,200/yr | $13,800/yr | +$3,400 |
| Religious Schools | $9,500/yr | $8,700/yr | +$800 |
| Independent/Prep | $30,000/yr | $31,900/yr | -$1,900 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $14,000/yr | $11,700/yr | +$2,300 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $17,200/yr | $13,800/yr | +$3,400 |
| High School (9-12) | $21,000/yr | $16,600/yr | +$4,400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Dallas
$223,600
Naperville
$179,400
Choosing Naperville saves $44,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $88,400.
Sample Schools
Dallas
Greenhill School
Independent · PK–12 · $38,400-$41,200/yr
St. Mark's School of Texas
Independent · 1–12 · $38,200/yr
Hockaday School
Independent · PK–12 · $39,800/yr
Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas
Catholic · 9–12 · $21,800/yr
Naperville
Benet Academy (Lisle/Naperville area)
Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/yr
Wheaton Academy
Christian · 9–12 · $18,200/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.