Is private school cheaper in Evansville or Peoria?

Evansville has lower average private school tuition at $7,400/year vs $9,700/year in Peoria. That's $2,300/year less, or $29,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Evansville is $2,300/year less than Peoria. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $29,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,500/year in Evansville, $7,300/year in Peoria.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Evansville averages $7,400/year ($4,950 below average). Peoria averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Evansville vs Peoria

Evansville averages $2,300/year less for private school (31% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $29,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Evansville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,400/year vs $9,700/year in Peoria. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Evansville

$7,400

avg tuition/year

$4,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Peoria

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Evansville	Peoria	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,400/yr	$9,700/yr	-$2,300
Religious Schools	$5,500/yr	$7,300/yr	-$1,800
Independent/Prep	$15,400/yr	$18,500/yr	-$3,100
Elementary (K-5)	$6,300/yr	$8,200/yr	-$1,900
Middle School (6-8)	$7,400/yr	$9,700/yr	-$2,300
High School (9-12)	$8,900/yr	$11,600/yr	-$2,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Evansville

$96,200

Peoria

$126,100

Choosing Evansville saves $29,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $59,800.

Sample Schools

Evansville

Mater Dei High School (Evansville)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr

Evansville Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/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.