Is private school cheaper in Lincoln or Toledo?

Lincoln has lower average private school tuition at $7,200/year vs $8,200/year in Toledo. That's $1,000/year less, or $13,000 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Lincoln is $1,000/year less than Toledo. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $13,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,000/year in Lincoln, $5,900/year in Toledo.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Lincoln averages $7,200/year ($5,150 below average). Toledo averages $8,200/year ($4,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Lincoln vs Toledo

Lincoln averages $1,000/year less for private school (14% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $13,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Lincoln is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,200/year vs $8,200/year in Toledo. Religious schools run $5,000/year on the low end.

Lincoln

$7,200

avg tuition/year

$5,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Toledo

$8,200

avg tuition/year

$4,150 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Lincoln	Toledo	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,200/yr	$8,200/yr	-$1,000
Religious Schools	$5,000/yr	$5,900/yr	-$900
Independent/Prep	$15,600/yr	$19,100/yr	-$3,500
Elementary (K-5)	$6,100/yr	$7,000/yr	-$900
Middle School (6-8)	$7,200/yr	$8,200/yr	-$1,000
High School (9-12)	$8,600/yr	$9,800/yr	-$1,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Lincoln

$93,600

Toledo

$106,600

Choosing Lincoln saves $13,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $26,000.

Sample Schools

Lincoln

Lincoln Christian High School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$11,800/yr

Pius X High School (Lincoln)

Catholic · 9–12 · $8,800/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.