Is private school cheaper in Green Bay or San Jose?

Green Bay has lower average private school tuition at $8,100/year vs $25,200/year in San Jose. That's $17,100/year less, or $222,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Green Bay is $17,100/year less than San Jose. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $222,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,500/year in Green Bay, $13,800/year in San Jose.

How do Green Bay and San Jose 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). San Jose averages $25,200/year ($12,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Green Bay vs San Jose

Green Bay averages $17,100/year less for private school (211% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $222,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Green Bay is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,100/year vs $25,200/year in San Jose. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Green Bay

$8,100

avg tuition/year

$4,250 below national avg

Lower cost

San Jose

$25,200

avg tuition/year

$12,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Green Bay	San Jose	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,100/yr	$25,200/yr	-$17,100
Religious Schools	$5,500/yr	$13,800/yr	-$8,300
Independent/Prep	$18,300/yr	$40,500/yr	-$22,200
Elementary (K-5)	$6,900/yr	$20,500/yr	-$13,600
Middle School (6-8)	$8,100/yr	$25,200/yr	-$17,100
High School (9-12)	$9,700/yr	$31,200/yr	-$21,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Green Bay

$105,300

San Jose

$327,600

Choosing Green Bay saves $222,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $444,600.

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

San Jose

Harker School

Independent · K–12 · $48,200-$51,600/yr

Bellarmine College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,800/yr

Archbishop Mitty High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $21,400/yr

Presentation High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $20,800/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.