Is private school cheaper in Naperville or West Covina?

Naperville has lower average private school tuition at $13,800/year vs $16,500/year in West Covina. That's $2,700/year less, or $35,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Naperville is $2,700/year less than West Covina. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $35,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,700/year in Naperville, $10,700/year in West Covina.

How do Naperville and West Covina 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). West Covina averages $16,500/year ($4,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Naperville vs West Covina

Naperville averages $2,700/year less for private school (20% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $35,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Naperville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,800/year vs $16,500/year in West Covina. Religious schools run $8,700/year on the low end.

Naperville

$13,800

avg tuition/year

$1,450 above national avg

Lower cost

West Covina

$16,500

avg tuition/year

$4,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Naperville	West Covina	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,800/yr	$16,500/yr	-$2,700
Religious Schools	$8,700/yr	$10,700/yr	-$2,000
Independent/Prep	$31,900/yr	$32,000/yr	-$100
Elementary (K-5)	$11,700/yr	$14,000/yr	-$2,300
Middle School (6-8)	$13,800/yr	$16,500/yr	-$2,700
High School (9-12)	$16,600/yr	$19,800/yr	-$3,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Naperville

$179,400

West Covina

$214,500

Choosing Naperville saves $35,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $70,200.

Sample Schools

Naperville

Benet Academy (Lisle/Naperville area)

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/yr

Wheaton Academy

Christian · 9–12 · $18,200/yr

West Covina

Bishop Amat Memorial High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/yr

Ambassadors Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,200/yr

Full Naperville breakdown → Full West Covina breakdown →

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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.