Is private school cheaper in Baltimore or Fort Worth?

Fort Worth has lower average private school tuition at $13,500/year vs $18,500/year in Baltimore. That's $5,000/year less, or $65,000 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fort Worth is $5,000/year less than Baltimore. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $65,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,800/year in Baltimore, $8,800/year in Fort Worth.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Baltimore averages $18,500/year ($6,150 above average). Fort Worth averages $13,500/year ($1,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Baltimore vs Fort Worth

Fort Worth averages $5,000/year less for private school (37% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $65,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Fort Worth is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,500/year vs $18,500/year in Baltimore. Religious schools run $8,800/year on the low end.

Baltimore

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Fort Worth

$13,500

avg tuition/year

$1,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Baltimore	Fort Worth	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,500/yr	$13,500/yr	+$5,000
Religious Schools	$10,800/yr	$8,800/yr	+$2,000
Independent/Prep	$34,000/yr	$25,000/yr	+$9,000
Elementary (K-5)	$15,200/yr	$11,000/yr	+$4,200
Middle School (6-8)	$18,500/yr	$13,500/yr	+$5,000
High School (9-12)	$23,000/yr	$16,600/yr	+$6,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Baltimore

$240,500

Fort Worth

$175,500

Choosing Fort Worth saves $65,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $130,000.

Sample Schools

Baltimore

Gilman School

Independent · K–12 · $38,200-$40,800/yr

Roland Park Country School

Independent · K–12 · $36,800/yr

Calvert Hall College High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $19,400/yr

Loyola Blakefield

Catholic · 6–12 · $24,800/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.