Is private school cheaper in Toledo or Worcester?

Toledo has lower average private school tuition at $8,200/year vs $23,600/year in Worcester. That's $15,400/year less, or $200,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Toledo is $15,400/year less than Worcester. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $200,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,900/year in Toledo, $12,800/year in Worcester.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Toledo averages $8,200/year ($4,150 below average). Worcester averages $23,600/year ($11,250 above average).

Private School Cost: Toledo vs Worcester

Toledo averages $15,400/year less for private school (188% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $200,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Toledo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,200/year vs $23,600/year in Worcester. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Toledo

$8,200

avg tuition/year

$4,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Worcester

$23,600

avg tuition/year

$11,250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Toledo	Worcester	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,200/yr	$23,600/yr	-$15,400
Religious Schools	$5,900/yr	$12,800/yr	-$6,900
Independent/Prep	$19,100/yr	$48,100/yr	-$29,000
Elementary (K-5)	$7,000/yr	$20,100/yr	-$13,100
Middle School (6-8)	$8,200/yr	$23,600/yr	-$15,400
High School (9-12)	$9,800/yr	$28,300/yr	-$18,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Toledo

$106,600

Worcester

$306,800

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

Sample Schools

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

Worcester

Holy Name Central Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Worcester Academy

Independent · 9–12 · $36,400/yr

Full Toledo 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.