Is private school cheaper in Milwaukee or Plano?

Milwaukee has lower average private school tuition at $11,200/year vs $12,800/year in Plano. That's $1,600/year less, or $20,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Milwaukee is $1,600/year less than Plano. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $20,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,400/year in Milwaukee, $8,700/year in Plano.

How do Milwaukee and Plano 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). Plano averages $12,800/year ($450 above average).

Private School Cost: Milwaukee vs Plano

Milwaukee averages $1,600/year less for private school (14% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $20,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Milwaukee is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,200/year vs $12,800/year in Plano. Religious schools run $7,400/year on the low end.

Milwaukee

$11,200

avg tuition/year

$1,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Plano

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Milwaukee	Plano	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,200/yr	$12,800/yr	-$1,600
Religious Schools	$7,400/yr	$8,700/yr	-$1,300
Independent/Prep	$21,000/yr	$27,100/yr	-$6,100
Elementary (K-5)	$9,200/yr	$10,900/yr	-$1,700
Middle School (6-8)	$11,200/yr	$12,800/yr	-$1,600
High School (9-12)	$13,800/yr	$15,400/yr	-$1,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Milwaukee

$145,600

Plano

$166,400

Choosing Milwaukee saves $20,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $41,600.

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

Plano

Prestonwood Christian Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $18,200/yr

Parish Episcopal School (Plano)

Independent · PK–12 · $24,800/yr

St. Mark the Evangelist School

Catholic · K–8 · $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.