Is private school cheaper in Meridian or Peoria?

Meridian has lower average private school tuition at $7,800/year vs $9,700/year in Peoria. That's $1,900/year less, or $24,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Meridian over Peoria?

Average tuition in Meridian is $1,900/year less than Peoria. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $24,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,300/year in Meridian, $7,300/year in Peoria.

How do Meridian and Peoria private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Meridian averages $7,800/year ($4,550 below average). Peoria averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Meridian vs Peoria

Meridian averages $1,900/year less for private school (24% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $24,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Meridian is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,800/year vs $9,700/year in Peoria. Religious schools run $5,300/year on the low end.

Meridian

$7,800

avg tuition/year

$4,550 below national avg

Lower cost

Peoria

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Meridian	Peoria	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,800/yr	$9,700/yr	-$1,900
Religious Schools	$5,300/yr	$7,300/yr	-$2,000
Independent/Prep	$15,100/yr	$18,500/yr	-$3,400
Elementary (K-5)	$6,600/yr	$8,200/yr	-$1,600
Middle School (6-8)	$7,800/yr	$9,700/yr	-$1,900
High School (9-12)	$9,400/yr	$11,600/yr	-$2,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Meridian

$101,400

Peoria

$126,100

Choosing Meridian saves $24,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $49,400.

Sample Schools

Meridian

Nampa Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Victory Charter School (Meridian)

Independent · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/yr

Peoria

Sandra Day O'Connor Prep (Peoria)

Independent · 9–12 · $10,400/yr

Deer Valley Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/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.