Is private school cheaper in Albuquerque or Fort Worth?

Albuquerque has lower average private school tuition at $10,200/year vs $13,500/year in Fort Worth. That's $3,300/year less, or $42,900 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Albuquerque over Fort Worth?

Average tuition in Albuquerque is $3,300/year less than Fort Worth. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $42,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in Albuquerque, $8,800/year in Fort Worth.

How do Albuquerque and Fort Worth private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Albuquerque averages $10,200/year ($2,150 below average). Fort Worth averages $13,500/year ($1,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Albuquerque vs Fort Worth

Albuquerque averages $3,300/year less for private school (32% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $42,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Albuquerque is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,200/year vs $13,500/year in Fort Worth. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Albuquerque

$10,200

avg tuition/year

$2,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Fort Worth

$13,500

avg tuition/year

$1,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Albuquerque	Fort Worth	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,200/yr	$13,500/yr	-$3,300
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$8,800/yr	-$1,800
Independent/Prep	$19,000/yr	$25,000/yr	-$6,000
Elementary (K-5)	$8,400/yr	$11,000/yr	-$2,600
Middle School (6-8)	$10,200/yr	$13,500/yr	-$3,300
High School (9-12)	$12,500/yr	$16,600/yr	-$4,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Albuquerque

$132,600

Fort Worth

$175,500

Choosing Albuquerque saves $42,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $85,800.

Sample Schools

Albuquerque

Albuquerque Academy

Independent · 6–12 · $20,800-$22,400/yr

Sandia Preparatory School

Independent · 6–12 · $18,400/yr

St. Pius X High School (Albuquerque)

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

Bosque School

Independent · 6–12 · $19,800-$21,400/yr

Fort Worth

Fort Worth Country Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $27,800-$30,200/yr

All Saints' Episcopal School

Independent · PK–12 · $26,400-$28,800/yr

Nolan Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Southwest Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $11,400-$13,200/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.