Private School Cost: Joliet vs Kansas City
Joliet averages $700/year less for private school (6% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $9,100 per child.
Bottom Line
Joliet is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,100/year vs $12,800/year in Kansas City. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.
Joliet
IL
$12,100
avg tuition/year
Kansas City
MO
$12,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Joliet | Kansas City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,100/yr | $12,800/yr | -$700 |
| Religious Schools | $7,600/yr | $8,200/yr | -$600 |
| Independent/Prep | $27,900/yr | $24,000/yr | +$3,900 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,300/yr | $10,400/yr | -$100 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,100/yr | $12,800/yr | -$700 |
| High School (9-12) | $14,500/yr | $15,800/yr | -$1,300 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Joliet
$157,300
Kansas City
$166,400
Choosing Joliet saves $9,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $18,200.
Sample Schools
Joliet
Joliet Catholic Academy
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr
Plainfield Academy
Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr
Kansas City
Pembroke Hill School
Independent · PK–12 · $24,800-$26,400/yr
Rockhurst High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/yr
Bishop Miege High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr
St. Teresa's Academy (KC)
Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/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.