Is private school cheaper in Fargo or Hayward?

Fargo has lower average private school tuition at $6,500/year vs $19,100/year in Hayward. That's $12,600/year less, or $163,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fargo is $12,600/year less than Hayward. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $163,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $4,600/year in Fargo, $12,400/year in Hayward.

How do Fargo and Hayward 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). Hayward averages $19,100/year ($6,750 above average).

Private School Cost: Fargo vs Hayward

Fargo averages $12,600/year less for private school (194% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $163,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Fargo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,500/year vs $19,100/year in Hayward. Religious schools run $4,600/year on the low end.

Fargo

$6,500

avg tuition/year

$5,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Hayward

$19,100

avg tuition/year

$6,750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fargo	Hayward	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$6,500/yr	$19,100/yr	-$12,600
Religious Schools	$4,600/yr	$12,400/yr	-$7,800
Independent/Prep	$12,800/yr	$37,200/yr	-$24,400
Elementary (K-5)	$5,500/yr	$16,200/yr	-$10,700
Middle School (6-8)	$6,500/yr	$19,100/yr	-$12,600
High School (9-12)	$7,800/yr	$22,900/yr	-$15,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fargo

$84,500

Hayward

$248,300

Choosing Fargo saves $163,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $327,600.

Sample Schools

Fargo

Shanley High School (Fargo)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr

Prairie Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $7,800-$9,800/yr

Hayward

Moreau Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Calvary Christian Academy (Hayward)

Christian · K–12 · $12,800-$14,600/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.