Is private school cheaper in Naperville or Syracuse?

Naperville has lower average private school tuition at $13,800/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. That's $4,700/year less, or $61,100 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Naperville over Syracuse?

Average tuition in Naperville is $4,700/year less than Syracuse. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $61,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,700/year in Naperville, $10,600/year in Syracuse.

How do Naperville and Syracuse private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Naperville averages $13,800/year ($1,450 above average). Syracuse averages $18,500/year ($6,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Naperville vs Syracuse

Naperville averages $4,700/year less for private school (34% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $61,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Naperville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,800/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. Religious schools run $8,700/year on the low end.

Naperville

$13,800

avg tuition/year

$1,450 above national avg

Lower cost

Syracuse

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Naperville	Syracuse	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,800/yr	$18,500/yr	-$4,700
Religious Schools	$8,700/yr	$10,600/yr	-$1,900
Independent/Prep	$31,900/yr	$39,400/yr	-$7,500
Elementary (K-5)	$11,700/yr	$15,700/yr	-$4,000
Middle School (6-8)	$13,800/yr	$18,500/yr	-$4,700
High School (9-12)	$16,600/yr	$22,200/yr	-$5,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Naperville

$179,400

Syracuse

$240,500

Choosing Naperville saves $61,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $122,200.

Sample Schools

Naperville

Benet Academy (Lisle/Naperville area)

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/yr

Wheaton Academy

Christian · 9–12 · $18,200/yr

Syracuse

Christian Brothers Academy (Syracuse)

Catholic · 7–12 · $16,200/yr

Bishop Grimes Jr/Sr High School

Catholic · 7–12 · $12,400/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.