Private School Cost: Naperville vs West Valley City
West Valley City averages $5,300/year less for private school (62% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $68,900 per child.
Bottom Line
West Valley City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $13,800/year in Naperville. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.
Naperville
IL
$13,800
avg tuition/year
West Valley City
UT
$8,500
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Naperville | West Valley City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $13,800/yr | $8,500/yr | +$5,300 |
| Religious Schools | $8,700/yr | $5,900/yr | +$2,800 |
| Independent/Prep | $31,900/yr | $16,900/yr | +$15,000 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $11,700/yr | $7,200/yr | +$4,500 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $13,800/yr | $8,500/yr | +$5,300 |
| High School (9-12) | $16,600/yr | $10,200/yr | +$6,400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Naperville
$179,400
West Valley City
$110,500
Choosing West Valley City saves $68,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $137,800.
Sample Schools
Naperville
Benet Academy (Lisle/Naperville area)
Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/yr
Wheaton Academy
Christian · 9–12 · $18,200/yr
West Valley City
Merit Preparatory Academy
Independent · K–12 · $8,600-$10,800/yr
Blessed Sacrament School (Salt Lake)
Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$10,000/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.