Is private school cheaper in Green Bay or Peoria?

Green Bay has lower average private school tuition at $8,100/year vs $9,700/year in Peoria. That's $1,600/year less, or $20,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Green Bay is $1,600/year less than Peoria. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $20,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,500/year in Green Bay, $7,300/year in Peoria.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Green Bay averages $8,100/year ($4,250 below average). Peoria averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Green Bay vs Peoria

Green Bay averages $1,600/year less for private school (20% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $20,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Green Bay is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,100/year vs $9,700/year in Peoria. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Green Bay

$8,100

avg tuition/year

$4,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Peoria

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

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

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Green Bay

$105,300

Peoria

$126,100

Choosing Green Bay saves $20,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $41,600.

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

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.