Is private school cheaper in Springfield or Toledo?

Springfield has lower average private school tuition at $7,700/year vs $8,200/year in Toledo. That's $500/year less, or $6,500 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Springfield over Toledo?

Average tuition in Springfield is $500/year less than Toledo. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $6,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,500/year in Springfield, $5,900/year in Toledo.

How do Springfield and Toledo private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Springfield averages $7,700/year ($4,650 below average). Toledo averages $8,200/year ($4,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Springfield vs Toledo

Springfield averages $500/year less for private school (6% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $6,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Springfield is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,700/year vs $8,200/year in Toledo. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Springfield

$7,700

avg tuition/year

$4,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Toledo

$8,200

avg tuition/year

$4,150 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Springfield	Toledo	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,700/yr	$8,200/yr	-$500
Religious Schools	$5,500/yr	$5,900/yr	-$400
Independent/Prep	$18,000/yr	$19,100/yr	-$1,100
Elementary (K-5)	$6,500/yr	$7,000/yr	-$500
Middle School (6-8)	$7,700/yr	$8,200/yr	-$500
High School (9-12)	$9,200/yr	$9,800/yr	-$600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Springfield

$100,100

Toledo

$106,600

Choosing Springfield saves $6,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $13,000.

Sample Schools

Springfield

Greenwood Laboratory School (Springfield MO)

Independent · PK–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr

St. Agnes Cathedral School

Catholic · K–8 · $7,800-$9,600/yr

Toledo

St. Francis de Sales High School (Toledo)

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,400/yr

Toledo Christian Schools

Christian · PK–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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.