Is private school cheaper in Boston or Fort Wayne?

Fort Wayne has lower average private school tuition at $7,900/year vs $36,800/year in Boston. That's $28,900/year less, or $375,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fort Wayne is $28,900/year less than Boston. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $375,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $18,500/year in Boston, $5,800/year in Fort Wayne.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Boston averages $36,800/year ($24,450 above average). Fort Wayne averages $7,900/year ($4,450 below average).

Private School Cost: Boston vs Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne averages $28,900/year less for private school (366% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $375,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Fort Wayne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $36,800/year in Boston. Religious schools run $5,800/year on the low end.

Boston

$36,800

avg tuition/year

$24,450 above national avg

Fort Wayne

$7,900

avg tuition/year

$4,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Boston	Fort Wayne	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$36,800/yr	$7,900/yr	+$28,900
Religious Schools	$18,500/yr	$5,800/yr	+$12,700
Independent/Prep	$56,000/yr	$16,500/yr	+$39,500
Elementary (K-5)	$30,000/yr	$6,700/yr	+$23,300
Middle School (6-8)	$36,800/yr	$7,900/yr	+$28,900
High School (9-12)	$46,000/yr	$9,500/yr	+$36,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Boston

$478,400

Fort Wayne

$102,700

Choosing Fort Wayne saves $375,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $751,400.

Sample Schools

Boston

Boston Latin School (Exam)

Exam School (Public) · 7–12

Roxbury Latin School

Independent (need-based) · 7–12

Belmont Hill School

Independent · 7–12 · $59,800/yr

Boston College High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $23,100/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.