Is private school cheaper in Boise or Fort Wayne?

Fort Wayne has lower average private school tuition at $7,900/year vs $8,000/year in Boise. That's $100/year less, or $1,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fort Wayne is $100/year less than Boise. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $1,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,500/year in Boise, $5,800/year in Fort Wayne.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Boise averages $8,000/year ($4,350 below average). Fort Wayne averages $7,900/year ($4,450 below average).

Private School Cost: Boise vs Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne averages $100/year less for private school (1% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $1,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Fort Wayne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $8,000/year in Boise. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Boise

$8,000

avg tuition/year

$4,350 below national avg

Fort Wayne

$7,900

avg tuition/year

$4,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Boise	Fort Wayne	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,000/yr	$7,900/yr	+$100
Religious Schools	$5,500/yr	$5,800/yr	-$300
Independent/Prep	$15,500/yr	$16,500/yr	-$1,000
Elementary (K-5)	$6,800/yr	$6,700/yr	+$100
Middle School (6-8)	$8,000/yr	$7,900/yr	+$100
High School (9-12)	$9,600/yr	$9,500/yr	+$100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Boise

$104,000

Fort Wayne

$102,700

Choosing Fort Wayne saves $1,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $2,600.

Sample Schools

Boise

The Ambrose School (Boise)

Christian Classical · PK–12 · $12,200-$14,800/yr

Boise Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/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.