Is private school cheaper in Elk Grove or Peoria?

Peoria has lower average private school tuition at $9,700/year vs $16,500/year in Elk Grove. That's $6,800/year less, or $88,400 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Peoria over Elk Grove?

Average tuition in Peoria is $6,800/year less than Elk Grove. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $88,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,700/year in Elk Grove, $7,300/year in Peoria.

How do Elk Grove and Peoria private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Elk Grove averages $16,500/year ($4,150 above average). Peoria averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Elk Grove vs Peoria

Peoria averages $6,800/year less for private school (70% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $88,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Peoria is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,700/year vs $16,500/year in Elk Grove. Religious schools run $7,300/year on the low end.

Elk Grove

$16,500

avg tuition/year

$4,150 above national avg

Peoria

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Elk Grove	Peoria	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,500/yr	$9,700/yr	+$6,800
Religious Schools	$10,700/yr	$7,300/yr	+$3,400
Independent/Prep	$32,000/yr	$18,500/yr	+$13,500
Elementary (K-5)	$14,000/yr	$8,200/yr	+$5,800
Middle School (6-8)	$16,500/yr	$9,700/yr	+$6,800
High School (9-12)	$19,800/yr	$11,600/yr	+$8,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Elk Grove

$214,500

Peoria

$126,100

Choosing Peoria saves $88,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $176,800.

Sample Schools

Elk Grove

Laguna Creek Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Father Keith B. Kenny School

Catholic · K–8 · $8,400-$10,200/yr

Peoria

Sandra Day O'Connor Prep (Peoria)

Independent · 9–12 · $10,400/yr

Deer Valley Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/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.