Is private school cheaper in Newark or Peoria?

Peoria has lower average private school tuition at $9,700/year vs $19,300/year in Newark. That's $9,600/year less, or $124,800 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Peoria over Newark?

Average tuition in Peoria is $9,600/year less than Newark. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $124,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Newark, $7,300/year in Peoria.

How do Newark and Peoria private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Newark averages $19,300/year ($6,950 above average). Peoria averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Newark vs Peoria

Peoria averages $9,600/year less for private school (99% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $124,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Peoria is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,700/year vs $19,300/year in Newark. Religious schools run $7,300/year on the low end.

Newark

$19,300

avg tuition/year

$6,950 above national avg

Peoria

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Newark	Peoria	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,300/yr	$9,700/yr	+$9,600
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$7,300/yr	+$5,100
Independent/Prep	$41,200/yr	$18,500/yr	+$22,700
Elementary (K-5)	$16,400/yr	$8,200/yr	+$8,200
Middle School (6-8)	$19,300/yr	$9,700/yr	+$9,600
High School (9-12)	$23,200/yr	$11,600/yr	+$11,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Newark

$250,900

Peoria

$126,100

Choosing Peoria saves $124,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $249,600.

Sample Schools

Newark

Seton Hall Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Newark Academy

Independent · 6–12 · $38,400/yr

Peoria

Sandra Day O'Connor Prep (Peoria)

Independent · 9–12 · $10,400/yr

Deer Valley Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/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.