Is private school cheaper in Grand Rapids or Peoria?

Grand Rapids has lower average private school tuition at $9,300/year vs $9,700/year in Peoria. That's $400/year less, or $5,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Grand Rapids is $400/year less than Peoria. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $5,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,400/year in Grand Rapids, $7,300/year in Peoria.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Grand Rapids averages $9,300/year ($3,050 below average). Peoria averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Grand Rapids vs Peoria

Grand Rapids averages $400/year less for private school (4% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $5,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Grand Rapids is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,300/year vs $9,700/year in Peoria. Religious schools run $6,400/year on the low end.

Grand Rapids

$9,300

avg tuition/year

$3,050 below national avg

Lower cost

Peoria

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Grand Rapids	Peoria	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,300/yr	$9,700/yr	-$400
Religious Schools	$6,400/yr	$7,300/yr	-$900
Independent/Prep	$19,800/yr	$18,500/yr	+$1,300
Elementary (K-5)	$7,900/yr	$8,200/yr	-$300
Middle School (6-8)	$9,300/yr	$9,700/yr	-$400
High School (9-12)	$11,200/yr	$11,600/yr	-$400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Grand Rapids

$120,900

Peoria

$126,100

Choosing Grand Rapids saves $5,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $10,400.

Sample Schools

Grand Rapids

West Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,400/yr

Christian High School (Grand Rapids)

Christian · 9–12 · $11,200/yr

Northpointe Christian Schools

Christian · PK–12 · $10,400-$12,800/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.