Is private school cheaper in Milwaukee or Phoenix?

Milwaukee has lower average private school tuition at $11,200/year vs $13,400/year in Phoenix. That's $2,200/year less, or $28,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Milwaukee is $2,200/year less than Phoenix. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $28,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,400/year in Milwaukee, $8,600/year in Phoenix.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Milwaukee averages $11,200/year ($1,150 below average). Phoenix averages $13,400/year ($1,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Milwaukee vs Phoenix

Milwaukee averages $2,200/year less for private school (20% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $28,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Milwaukee is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,200/year vs $13,400/year in Phoenix. Religious schools run $7,400/year on the low end.

Milwaukee

$11,200

avg tuition/year

$1,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Phoenix

$13,400

avg tuition/year

$1,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Milwaukee	Phoenix	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,200/yr	$13,400/yr	-$2,200
Religious Schools	$7,400/yr	$8,600/yr	-$1,200
Independent/Prep	$21,000/yr	$24,500/yr	-$3,500
Elementary (K-5)	$9,200/yr	$11,000/yr	-$1,800
Middle School (6-8)	$11,200/yr	$13,400/yr	-$2,200
High School (9-12)	$13,800/yr	$16,500/yr	-$2,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Milwaukee

$145,600

Phoenix

$174,200

Choosing Milwaukee saves $28,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $57,200.

Sample Schools

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

Phoenix

Brophy College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,800/yr

Xavier College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,400/yr

Scottsdale Preparatory Academy

Independent · 6–12 · $12,800-$14,200/yr

Notre Dame Preparatory High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/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.