Is private school cheaper in Louisville or Milwaukee?

Milwaukee has lower average private school tuition at $11,200/year vs $11,500/year in Louisville. That's $300/year less, or $3,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Milwaukee is $300/year less than Louisville. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $3,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,800/year in Louisville, $7,400/year in Milwaukee.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Louisville averages $11,500/year ($850 below average). Milwaukee averages $11,200/year ($1,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Louisville vs Milwaukee

Milwaukee averages $300/year less for private school (3% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $3,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Milwaukee is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,200/year vs $11,500/year in Louisville. Religious schools run $7,400/year on the low end.

Louisville

$11,500

avg tuition/year

$850 below national avg

Milwaukee

$11,200

avg tuition/year

$1,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Louisville	Milwaukee	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,500/yr	$11,200/yr	+$300
Religious Schools	$7,800/yr	$7,400/yr	+$400
Independent/Prep	$21,500/yr	$21,000/yr	+$500
Elementary (K-5)	$9,400/yr	$9,200/yr	+$200
Middle School (6-8)	$11,500/yr	$11,200/yr	+$300
High School (9-12)	$14,200/yr	$13,800/yr	+$400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Louisville

$149,500

Milwaukee

$145,600

Choosing Milwaukee saves $3,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $7,800.

Sample Schools

Louisville

Louisville Collegiate School

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400-$24,200/yr

Bellarmine University Prep (Affiliated)

Reference · N/A

Male High School (Public Magnet)

Magnet (Free) · 9–12

Trinity High School (Louisville)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,400/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.