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Illinois Private Schools By Tuition Cost

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $10,418 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school average tuition cost is $9,544 per year and the private high school average is $14,315 per year.

The private school with the lowest tuition cost is San Miguel School, with a tuition of $1,050.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IL Schools Ranked: 494
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,050–$2,350
IL School Avg.: $10,418
National School Avg.: $11,232

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IL Schools Ranked: 494
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,050–$2,350
IL School Avg.: $10,418
National School Avg.: $11,232

Illinois Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +25.8% (+$2,600 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Illinois (IL) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$15,012	$12,671	▲ +$284	▲ +2.3%
2024	$14,622	$12,387	▲ +$405	▲ +3.4%
2023	$14,057	$11,982	▲ +$427	▲ +3.7%
2022	$13,504	$11,555	▲ +$298	▲ +2.6%
2021	$13,232	$11,257	▲ +$243	▲ +2.2%
2020	$12,915	$11,014	▲ +$168	▲ +1.5%
2019	$12,656	$10,846	▲ +$201	▲ +1.9%
2018	$12,363	$10,645	▲ +$204	▲ +2.0%
2017	$12,049	$10,441	▲ +$370	▲ +3.7%
2016	$11,633	$10,071	▲ +$242	▲ +2.5%
2015	$11,174	$9,829	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Illinois (tuition range: $1,050–$2,350, avg $10,418)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,050 $2,885 Avg. Tuition Cost: $2,124

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Illinois average private schools tuition?

The Illinois average private schools tuition is $10,418 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the lowest tuition cost in Illinois?

The top ranked private schools in Illinois include San Miguel School, All Day Montessori and Creative Montessori Learning Center.

What is private high school and private elementary school with lowest tuition cost in Illinois?

The private high school with lowest tuition cost in Illinois is New Hope Christian Academy, with a tuition of $2000. The private elementary school with lowest tuition cost is San Miguel School, with a tuition of $1050.

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