Is private school cheaper in Joliet or Toledo?

Toledo has lower average private school tuition at $8,200/year vs $12,100/year in Joliet. That's $3,900/year less, or $50,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Toledo over Joliet?

Average tuition in Toledo is $3,900/year less than Joliet. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $50,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in Joliet, $5,900/year in Toledo.

How do Joliet and Toledo private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Joliet averages $12,100/year ($250 below average). Toledo averages $8,200/year ($4,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Joliet vs Toledo

Toledo averages $3,900/year less for private school (48% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $50,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Toledo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,200/year vs $12,100/year in Joliet. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Joliet

$12,100

avg tuition/year

$250 below national avg

Toledo

$8,200

avg tuition/year

$4,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Joliet	Toledo	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,100/yr	$8,200/yr	+$3,900
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$5,900/yr	+$1,700
Independent/Prep	$27,900/yr	$19,100/yr	+$8,800
Elementary (K-5)	$10,300/yr	$7,000/yr	+$3,300
Middle School (6-8)	$12,100/yr	$8,200/yr	+$3,900
High School (9-12)	$14,500/yr	$9,800/yr	+$4,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Joliet

$157,300

Toledo

$106,600

Choosing Toledo saves $50,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $101,400.

Sample Schools

Joliet

Joliet Catholic Academy

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Plainfield Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr

Toledo

St. Francis de Sales High School (Toledo)

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,400/yr

Toledo Christian Schools

Christian · PK–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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.