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Illinois Private High Schools By Tuition Cost

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The average private high school tuition in Illinois is $14,315 per year (2026-27).

The private high school with the lowest tuition is New Hope Christian Academy and Pana Christian Academy, each with a tuition of $2,000.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IL Schools Ranked: 154
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $2,000–$4,500
IL School Avg.: $14,315
National School Avg.: $13,513

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IL Schools Ranked: 154
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $2,000–$4,500
IL School Avg.: $14,315
National School Avg.: $13,513

Illinois Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +26.6% (+$3,309 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Illinois (IL) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$17,997	$15,731	▲ +$232	▲ +1.5%
2024	$17,493	$15,499	▲ +$545	▲ +3.6%
2023	$16,804	$14,954	▲ +$758	▲ +5.3%
2022	$16,152	$14,196	▲ +$505	▲ +3.7%
2021	$15,818	$13,691	▲ +$122	▲ +0.9%
2020	$15,428	$13,569	▲ +$268	▲ +2.0%
2019	$15,085	$13,301	▲ +$248	▲ +1.9%
2018	$14,724	$13,053	▲ +$144	▲ +1.1%
2017	$14,321	$12,909	▲ +$487	▲ +3.9%
2016	$13,796	$12,422	▲ +$277	▲ +2.3%
2015	$13,217	$12,145	—	—

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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: $2,000–$4,500, avg $14,315)

Tuition Cost Range: $2,000 $5,310 Avg. Tuition Cost: $4,062

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Illinois average private high schools tuition?

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

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

The top ranked private high schools in Illinois include New Hope Christian Academy, Pana Christian Academy and Heritage Preparatory Academy.

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