Is private school cheaper in Fargo or Fort Lauderdale?

Fargo has lower average private school tuition at $6,500/year vs $11,700/year in Fort Lauderdale. That's $5,200/year less, or $67,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Fargo over Fort Lauderdale?

Average tuition in Fargo is $5,200/year less than Fort Lauderdale. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $67,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $4,600/year in Fargo, $8,100/year in Fort Lauderdale.

How do Fargo and Fort Lauderdale private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Fargo averages $6,500/year ($5,850 below average). Fort Lauderdale averages $11,700/year ($650 below average).

Private School Cost: Fargo vs Fort Lauderdale

Fargo averages $5,200/year less for private school (80% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $67,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Fargo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,500/year vs $11,700/year in Fort Lauderdale. Religious schools run $4,600/year on the low end.

Fargo

$6,500

avg tuition/year

$5,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Fort Lauderdale

$11,700

avg tuition/year

$650 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fargo	Fort Lauderdale	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$6,500/yr	$11,700/yr	-$5,200
Religious Schools	$4,600/yr	$8,100/yr	-$3,500
Independent/Prep	$12,800/yr	$24,100/yr	-$11,300
Elementary (K-5)	$5,500/yr	$9,900/yr	-$4,400
Middle School (6-8)	$6,500/yr	$11,700/yr	-$5,200
High School (9-12)	$7,800/yr	$14,000/yr	-$6,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fargo

$84,500

Fort Lauderdale

$152,100

Choosing Fargo saves $67,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $135,200.

Sample Schools

Fargo

Shanley High School (Fargo)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr

Prairie Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $7,800-$9,800/yr

Fort Lauderdale

Pine Crest School

Independent · PK–12 · $34,800/yr

Cardinal Gibbons High School (Ft. Laud.)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Westminster Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $18,400/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.