Is private school cheaper in Elgin or Pueblo?

Pueblo has lower average private school tuition at $11,000/year vs $11,700/year in Elgin. That's $700/year less, or $9,100 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Pueblo over Elgin?

Average tuition in Pueblo is $700/year less than Elgin. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $9,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,400/year in Elgin, $7,100/year in Pueblo.

How do Elgin and Pueblo private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Elgin averages $11,700/year ($650 below average). Pueblo averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Elgin vs Pueblo

Pueblo averages $700/year less for private school (6% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $9,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Pueblo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/year vs $11,700/year in Elgin. Religious schools run $7,100/year on the low end.

Elgin

$11,700

avg tuition/year

$650 below national avg

Pueblo

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Elgin	Pueblo	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,700/yr	$11,000/yr	+$700
Religious Schools	$7,400/yr	$7,100/yr	+$300
Independent/Prep	$27,100/yr	$21,600/yr	+$5,500
Elementary (K-5)	$9,900/yr	$9,400/yr	+$500
Middle School (6-8)	$11,700/yr	$11,000/yr	+$700
High School (9-12)	$14,000/yr	$13,200/yr	+$800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Elgin

$152,100

Pueblo

$143,000

Choosing Pueblo saves $9,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $18,200.

Sample Schools

Elgin

Timothy Christian Schools (Elgin)

Christian · K–12 · $11,200-$13,800/yr

St. Edward Central Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Pueblo

Roncalli STEM Academy (Pueblo)

Catholic · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/yr

Pueblo Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $7,800-$9,600/yr

Full Elgin breakdown → Full Pueblo breakdown →

Illinois private school costs Colorado 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.