Is private school cheaper in Fresno or Green Bay?

Green Bay has lower average private school tuition at $8,100/year vs $10,500/year in Fresno. That's $2,400/year less, or $31,200 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Green Bay over Fresno?

Average tuition in Green Bay is $2,400/year less than Fresno. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $31,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in Fresno, $5,500/year in Green Bay.

How do Fresno and Green Bay private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Fresno averages $10,500/year ($1,850 below average). Green Bay averages $8,100/year ($4,250 below average).

Private School Cost: Fresno vs Green Bay

Green Bay averages $2,400/year less for private school (30% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $31,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Green Bay is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,100/year vs $10,500/year in Fresno. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Fresno

$10,500

avg tuition/year

$1,850 below national avg

Green Bay

$8,100

avg tuition/year

$4,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fresno	Green Bay	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,500/yr	$8,100/yr	+$2,400
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$5,500/yr	+$1,500
Independent/Prep	$19,500/yr	$18,300/yr	+$1,200
Elementary (K-5)	$8,600/yr	$6,900/yr	+$1,700
Middle School (6-8)	$10,500/yr	$8,100/yr	+$2,400
High School (9-12)	$12,900/yr	$9,700/yr	+$3,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fresno

$136,500

Green Bay

$105,300

Choosing Green Bay saves $31,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $62,400.

Sample Schools

Fresno

Clovis Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$10,800/yr

Central High School (Fresno) (Catholic)

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,800/yr

Bullard Talent School

Magnet (Free) · K–8

Fresno Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$11,400/yr

Green Bay

Notre Dame Academy (Green Bay)

Catholic · PK–12 · $9,600/yr

Fox Valley Lutheran High School

Lutheran · 9–12 · $9,200/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.