Is private school cheaper in Fargo or West Palm Beach?

Fargo has lower average private school tuition at $6,500/year vs $11,300/year in West Palm Beach. That's $4,800/year less, or $62,400 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Fargo over West Palm Beach?

Average tuition in Fargo is $4,800/year less than West Palm Beach. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $62,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $4,600/year in Fargo, $7,800/year in West Palm Beach.

How do Fargo and West Palm Beach 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). West Palm Beach averages $11,300/year ($1,050 below average).

Private School Cost: Fargo vs West Palm Beach

Fargo averages $4,800/year less for private school (74% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $62,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Fargo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,500/year vs $11,300/year in West Palm Beach. Religious schools run $4,600/year on the low end.

Fargo

$6,500

avg tuition/year

$5,850 below national avg

Lower cost

West Palm Beach

$11,300

avg tuition/year

$1,050 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fargo	West Palm Beach	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$6,500/yr	$11,300/yr	-$4,800
Religious Schools	$4,600/yr	$7,800/yr	-$3,200
Independent/Prep	$12,800/yr	$23,200/yr	-$10,400
Elementary (K-5)	$5,500/yr	$9,600/yr	-$4,100
Middle School (6-8)	$6,500/yr	$11,300/yr	-$4,800
High School (9-12)	$7,800/yr	$13,600/yr	-$5,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fargo

$84,500

West Palm Beach

$146,900

Choosing Fargo saves $62,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $124,800.

Sample Schools

Fargo

Shanley High School (Fargo)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr

Prairie Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $7,800-$9,800/yr

West Palm Beach

Palm Beach Day Academy

Independent · PK–8 · $32,400/yr

Cardinal Newman High School (WPB)

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,200/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.