Private School Cost: Charlotte vs Fort Worth
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $13,500/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Charlotte
NC
$13,500
avg tuition/year
Fort Worth
TX
$13,500
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Charlotte | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $13,500/yr | $13,500/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $8,400/yr | $8,800/yr | -$400 |
| Independent/Prep | $25,000/yr | $25,000/yr | Same |
| Elementary (K-5) | $11,000/yr | $11,000/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $13,500/yr | $13,500/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $16,700/yr | $16,600/yr | +$100 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Charlotte
$175,500
Fort Worth
$175,500
Sample Schools
Charlotte
Charlotte Latin School
Independent · K–12 · $26,800-$29,200/yr
Providence Day School
Independent · PK–12 · $24,800/yr
Myers Park Traditional School
Magnet (Free) · K–12
Charlotte Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/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.