Is private school cheaper in Davie or Fort Wayne?

Fort Wayne has lower average private school tuition at $7,900/year vs $10,700/year in Davie. That's $2,800/year less, or $36,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fort Wayne is $2,800/year less than Davie. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $36,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,300/year in Davie, $5,800/year in Fort Wayne.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Davie averages $10,700/year ($1,650 below average). Fort Wayne averages $7,900/year ($4,450 below average).

Private School Cost: Davie vs Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne averages $2,800/year less for private school (35% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $36,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Fort Wayne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $10,700/year in Davie. Religious schools run $5,800/year on the low end.

Davie

$10,700

avg tuition/year

$1,650 below national avg

Fort Wayne

$7,900

avg tuition/year

$4,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Davie	Fort Wayne	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,700/yr	$7,900/yr	+$2,800
Religious Schools	$7,300/yr	$5,800/yr	+$1,500
Independent/Prep	$21,900/yr	$16,500/yr	+$5,400
Elementary (K-5)	$9,100/yr	$6,700/yr	+$2,400
Middle School (6-8)	$10,700/yr	$7,900/yr	+$2,800
High School (9-12)	$12,800/yr	$9,500/yr	+$3,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Davie

$139,100

Fort Wayne

$102,700

Choosing Fort Wayne saves $36,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $72,800.

Sample Schools

Davie

Nova Southeastern University Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $18,400-$22,800/yr

St. Bonaventure School (Davie)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,800-$10,600/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.