Is private school cheaper in Allen or Fort Worth?

Allen has lower average private school tuition at $12,600/year vs $13,500/year in Fort Worth. That's $900/year less, or $11,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Allen is $900/year less than Fort Worth. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $11,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,600/year in Allen, $8,800/year in Fort Worth.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Allen averages $12,600/year ($250 above average). Fort Worth averages $13,500/year ($1,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Allen vs Fort Worth

Allen averages $900/year less for private school (7% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $11,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Allen is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,600/year vs $13,500/year in Fort Worth. Religious schools run $8,600/year on the low end.

Allen

$12,600

avg tuition/year

$250 above national avg

Lower cost

Fort Worth

$13,500

avg tuition/year

$1,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Allen	Fort Worth	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,600/yr	$13,500/yr	-$900
Religious Schools	$8,600/yr	$8,800/yr	-$200
Independent/Prep	$26,600/yr	$25,000/yr	+$1,600
Elementary (K-5)	$10,700/yr	$11,000/yr	-$300
Middle School (6-8)	$12,600/yr	$13,500/yr	-$900
High School (9-12)	$15,100/yr	$16,600/yr	-$1,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Allen

$163,800

Fort Worth

$175,500

Choosing Allen saves $11,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $23,400.

Sample Schools

Allen

Allen Christian Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $10,200-$12,800/yr

Our Lady of Angels School (Allen)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,800-$10,600/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.