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Illinois Private Elementary Schools By Tuition Cost

Name: Illinois Average Tuition Cost Trends (Elementary)
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The average private elementary school tuition in Illinois is $9,527 per year (2026-27).

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

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IL Schools Ranked: 394
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,050–$2,500
IL School Avg.: $9,535
National School Avg.: $10,510

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IL Schools Ranked: 394
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,050–$2,500
IL School Avg.: $9,535
National School Avg.: $10,510

Illinois Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +26.6% (+$2,331 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Illinois (IL) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$14,043	$11,088	▲ +$234	▲ +2.2%
2024	$13,682	$10,854	▲ +$406	▲ +3.9%
2023	$13,130	$10,448	▲ +$372	▲ +3.7%
2022	$12,589	$10,076	▲ +$284	▲ +2.9%
2021	$12,335	$9,792	▲ +$205	▲ +2.1%
2020	$12,023	$9,587	▲ +$128	▲ +1.4%
2019	$11,773	$9,459	▲ +$151	▲ +1.6%
2018	$11,504	$9,308	▲ +$202	▲ +2.2%
2017	$11,214	$9,106	▲ +$349	▲ +4.0%
2016	$10,830	$8,757	▲ +$174	▲ +2.0%
2015	$10,424	$8,583	—	—

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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–$2,500, avg $9,535)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,050 $3,300 Avg. Tuition Cost: $2,380

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Illinois average private elementary schools tuition?

The Illinois average private elementary schools tuition is $10,404 for 2026-27.

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

The top ranked private elementary schools in Illinois include San Miguel School, New Hebron Christian School and Lancaster Christian School.

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