Private School Cost: Green Bay vs Indianapolis
Green Bay averages $3,900/year less for private school (48% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $50,700 per child.
Bottom Line
Green Bay is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,100/year vs $12,000/year in Indianapolis. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.
Green Bay
WI
$8,100
avg tuition/year
Indianapolis
IN
$12,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Green Bay | Indianapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $8,100/yr | $12,000/yr | -$3,900 |
| Religious Schools | $5,500/yr | $7,800/yr | -$2,300 |
| Independent/Prep | $18,300/yr | $22,500/yr | -$4,200 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $6,900/yr | $9,800/yr | -$2,900 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $8,100/yr | $12,000/yr | -$3,900 |
| High School (9-12) | $9,700/yr | $14,800/yr | -$5,100 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Green Bay
$105,300
Indianapolis
$156,000
Choosing Green Bay saves $50,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $101,400.
Sample Schools
Green Bay
Notre Dame Academy (Green Bay)
Catholic · PK–12 · $9,600/yr
Fox Valley Lutheran High School
Lutheran · 9–12 · $9,200/yr
Indianapolis
Park Tudor School
Independent · PK–12 · $24,200-$26,800/yr
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
Catholic · 9–12 · $17,800/yr
Bishop Chatard High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $13,200/yr
Cathedral High School (Indianapolis)
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/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.