Private School Cost: Green Bay vs Meridian
Meridian averages $300/year less for private school (4% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $3,900 per child.
Bottom Line
Meridian is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,800/year vs $8,100/year in Green Bay. Religious schools run $5,300/year on the low end.
Green Bay
WI
$8,100
avg tuition/year
Meridian
ID
$7,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Green Bay | Meridian | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $8,100/yr | $7,800/yr | +$300 |
| Religious Schools | $5,500/yr | $5,300/yr | +$200 |
| Independent/Prep | $18,300/yr | $15,100/yr | +$3,200 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $6,900/yr | $6,600/yr | +$300 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $8,100/yr | $7,800/yr | +$300 |
| High School (9-12) | $9,700/yr | $9,400/yr | +$300 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Green Bay
$105,300
Meridian
$101,400
Choosing Meridian saves $3,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $7,800.
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
Meridian
Nampa Christian Schools
Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr
Victory Charter School (Meridian)
Independent · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/yr
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.