Is private school cheaper in Peoria or Tyler?

Peoria has lower average private school tuition at $9,700/year vs $10,100/year in Tyler. That's $400/year less, or $5,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Peoria is $400/year less than Tyler. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $5,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,300/year in Peoria, $6,900/year in Tyler.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Peoria averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average). Tyler averages $10,100/year ($2,250 below average).

Private School Cost: Peoria vs Tyler

Peoria averages $400/year less for private school (4% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $5,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Peoria is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,700/year vs $10,100/year in Tyler. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.

Peoria

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tyler

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Peoria	Tyler	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,700/yr	$10,100/yr	-$400
Religious Schools	$7,300/yr	$6,900/yr	+$400
Independent/Prep	$18,500/yr	$21,300/yr	-$2,800
Elementary (K-5)	$8,200/yr	$8,600/yr	-$400
Middle School (6-8)	$9,700/yr	$10,100/yr	-$400
High School (9-12)	$11,600/yr	$12,100/yr	-$500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Peoria

$126,100

Tyler

$131,300

Choosing Peoria saves $5,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $10,400.

Sample Schools

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

Tyler

Tyler ISD STEM Academy (Private Prep)

Independent · 6–12 · $10,400/yr

Chapel Hill Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,200/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.