Private School Cost: Cheyenne vs Fort Wayne
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $7,900/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Cheyenne
WY
$7,900
avg tuition/year
Fort Wayne
IN
$7,900
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Cheyenne | Fort Wayne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $7,900/yr | $7,900/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $5,500/yr | $5,800/yr | -$300 |
| Independent/Prep | $15,200/yr | $16,500/yr | -$1,300 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $6,700/yr | $6,700/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $7,900/yr | $7,900/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $9,500/yr | $9,500/yr | Same |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Cheyenne
$102,700
Fort Wayne
$102,700
Sample Schools
Cheyenne
Cheyenne Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/yr
Saint Mary Cathedral School (Cheyenne)
Catholic · K–8 · $7,600-$9,400/yr
Fort Wayne
Bishop Luers High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr
Canterbury School (Fort Wayne)
Independent · PK–12 · $20,400/yr
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.