Private School Cost: Green Bay vs St. Louis
Green Bay averages $4,900/year less for private school (60% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $63,700 per child.
Bottom Line
Green Bay is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,100/year vs $13,000/year in St. Louis. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.
Green Bay
WI
$8,100
avg tuition/year
St. Louis
MO
$13,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Green Bay | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $8,100/yr | $13,000/yr | -$4,900 |
| Religious Schools | $5,500/yr | $8,400/yr | -$2,900 |
| Independent/Prep | $18,300/yr | $24,500/yr | -$6,200 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $6,900/yr | $10,600/yr | -$3,700 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $8,100/yr | $13,000/yr | -$4,900 |
| High School (9-12) | $9,700/yr | $16,000/yr | -$6,300 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Green Bay
$105,300
St. Louis
$169,000
Choosing Green Bay saves $63,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $127,400.
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
St. Louis
John Burroughs School
Independent · 7–12 · $28,400-$30,800/yr
MICDS (Mary Institute and Country Day School)
Independent · JK–12 · $30,200-$32,800/yr
Chaminade College Preparatory
Catholic · 6–12 · $16,800/yr
St. Louis University High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $17,400/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.