Is private school cheaper in Naperville or Worcester?

Naperville has lower average private school tuition at $13,800/year vs $23,600/year in Worcester. That's $9,800/year less, or $127,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Naperville is $9,800/year less than Worcester. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $127,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,700/year in Naperville, $12,800/year in Worcester.

How do Naperville and Worcester 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). Worcester averages $23,600/year ($11,250 above average).

Private School Cost: Naperville vs Worcester

Naperville averages $9,800/year less for private school (71% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $127,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Naperville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,800/year vs $23,600/year in Worcester. Religious schools run $8,700/year on the low end.

Naperville

$13,800

avg tuition/year

$1,450 above national avg

Lower cost

Worcester

$23,600

avg tuition/year

$11,250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Naperville	Worcester	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,800/yr	$23,600/yr	-$9,800
Religious Schools	$8,700/yr	$12,800/yr	-$4,100
Independent/Prep	$31,900/yr	$48,100/yr	-$16,200
Elementary (K-5)	$11,700/yr	$20,100/yr	-$8,400
Middle School (6-8)	$13,800/yr	$23,600/yr	-$9,800
High School (9-12)	$16,600/yr	$28,300/yr	-$11,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Naperville

$179,400

Worcester

$306,800

Choosing Naperville saves $127,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $254,800.

Sample Schools

Naperville

Benet Academy (Lisle/Naperville area)

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/yr

Wheaton Academy

Christian · 9–12 · $18,200/yr

Worcester

Holy Name Central Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Worcester Academy

Independent · 9–12 · $36,400/yr

Full Naperville breakdown → Full Worcester 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.