Is private school cheaper in Allentown or Fort Wayne?

Fort Wayne has lower average private school tuition at $7,900/year vs $13,000/year in Allentown. That's $5,100/year less, or $66,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Fort Wayne over Allentown?

Average tuition in Fort Wayne is $5,100/year less than Allentown. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $66,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,300/year in Allentown, $5,800/year in Fort Wayne.

How do Allentown and Fort Wayne private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Allentown averages $13,000/year ($650 above average). Fort Wayne averages $7,900/year ($4,450 below average).

Private School Cost: Allentown vs Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne averages $5,100/year less for private school (65% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $66,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Fort Wayne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $13,000/year in Allentown. Religious schools run $5,800/year on the low end.

Allentown

$13,000

avg tuition/year

$650 above national avg

Fort Wayne

$7,900

avg tuition/year

$4,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Allentown	Fort Wayne	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,000/yr	$7,900/yr	+$5,100
Religious Schools	$8,300/yr	$5,800/yr	+$2,500
Independent/Prep	$30,200/yr	$16,500/yr	+$13,700
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$6,700/yr	+$4,400
Middle School (6-8)	$13,000/yr	$7,900/yr	+$5,100
High School (9-12)	$15,600/yr	$9,500/yr	+$6,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Allentown

$169,000

Fort Wayne

$102,700

Choosing Fort Wayne saves $66,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $132,600.

Sample Schools

Allentown

Lehigh Valley Academy (Allentown)

Independent · K–12 · $10,800-$13,400/yr

Central Catholic High School (Allentown)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,400/yr

Fort Wayne

Bishop Luers High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Canterbury School (Fort Wayne)

Independent · PK–12 · $20,400/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.