Private School Cost: Jacksonville vs Joliet
Jacksonville averages $600/year less for private school (5% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $7,800 per child.
Bottom Line
Jacksonville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,500/year vs $12,100/year in Joliet. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.
Jacksonville
FL
$11,500
avg tuition/year
Joliet
IL
$12,100
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Jacksonville | Joliet | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $11,500/yr | $12,100/yr | -$600 |
| Religious Schools | $7,600/yr | $7,600/yr | Same |
| Independent/Prep | $21,500/yr | $27,900/yr | -$6,400 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $9,400/yr | $10,300/yr | -$900 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $11,500/yr | $12,100/yr | -$600 |
| High School (9-12) | $14,200/yr | $14,500/yr | -$300 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Jacksonville
$149,500
Joliet
$157,300
Choosing Jacksonville saves $7,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $15,600.
Sample Schools
Jacksonville
Bolles School
Independent · PK–12 · $24,400-$26,800/yr
Episcopal School of Jacksonville
Independent · PK–12 · $21,800-$23,400/yr
Bishop Kenny High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,400/yr
Ponte Vedra High School (Public)
Public (Reference) · 9–12
Joliet
Joliet Catholic Academy
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr
Plainfield Academy
Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/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.