Is private school cheaper in Jersey City or Milwaukee?

Milwaukee has lower average private school tuition at $11,200/year vs $20,900/year in Jersey City. That's $9,700/year less, or $126,100 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Milwaukee over Jersey City?

Average tuition in Milwaukee is $9,700/year less than Jersey City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $126,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,500/year in Jersey City, $7,400/year in Milwaukee.

How do Jersey City and Milwaukee private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Jersey City averages $20,900/year ($8,550 above average). Milwaukee averages $11,200/year ($1,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Jersey City vs Milwaukee

Milwaukee averages $9,700/year less for private school (87% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $126,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Milwaukee is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,200/year vs $20,900/year in Jersey City. Religious schools run $7,400/year on the low end.

Jersey City

$20,900

avg tuition/year

$8,550 above national avg

Milwaukee

$11,200

avg tuition/year

$1,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Jersey City	Milwaukee	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,900/yr	$11,200/yr	+$9,700
Religious Schools	$13,500/yr	$7,400/yr	+$6,100
Independent/Prep	$44,800/yr	$21,000/yr	+$23,800
Elementary (K-5)	$17,800/yr	$9,200/yr	+$8,600
Middle School (6-8)	$20,900/yr	$11,200/yr	+$9,700
High School (9-12)	$25,100/yr	$13,800/yr	+$11,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Jersey City

$271,700

Milwaukee

$145,600

Choosing Milwaukee saves $126,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $252,200.

Sample Schools

Jersey City

Hudson Catholic Regional High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Saint Aloysius Academy (Jersey City)

Catholic · K–8 · $10,800-$12,800/yr

Milwaukee

University School of Milwaukee

Independent · PK–12 · $22,800-$25,200/yr

Milwaukee University School

Independent · PK–12 · $21,400/yr

Marquette University High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Divine Savior Holy Angels High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,200/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.