Private School Cost: Naperville vs San Bernardino
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $13,800/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Naperville
IL
$13,800
avg tuition/year
San Bernardino
CA
$13,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Naperville | San Bernardino | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $13,800/yr | $13,800/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $8,700/yr | $9,000/yr | -$300 |
| Independent/Prep | $31,900/yr | $26,800/yr | +$5,100 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $11,700/yr | $11,700/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $13,800/yr | $13,800/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $16,600/yr | $16,600/yr | Same |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Naperville
$179,400
San Bernardino
$179,400
Sample Schools
Naperville
Benet Academy (Lisle/Naperville area)
Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/yr
Wheaton Academy
Christian · 9–12 · $18,200/yr
San Bernardino
Our Lady of the Assumption School
Catholic · PK–8 · $8,400-$10,200/yr
San Bernardino Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $7,800-$9,200/yr
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.