Is private school cheaper in Fort Lauderdale or Fort Wayne?

Fort Wayne has lower average private school tuition at $7,900/year vs $11,700/year in Fort Lauderdale. That's $3,800/year less, or $49,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fort Wayne is $3,800/year less than Fort Lauderdale. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $49,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,100/year in Fort Lauderdale, $5,800/year in Fort Wayne.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Fort Lauderdale averages $11,700/year ($650 below average). Fort Wayne averages $7,900/year ($4,450 below average).

Private School Cost: Fort Lauderdale vs Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne averages $3,800/year less for private school (48% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $49,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Fort Wayne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $11,700/year in Fort Lauderdale. Religious schools run $5,800/year on the low end.

Fort Lauderdale

$11,700

avg tuition/year

$650 below national avg

Fort Wayne

$7,900

avg tuition/year

$4,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Lauderdale	Fort Wayne	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,700/yr	$7,900/yr	+$3,800
Religious Schools	$8,100/yr	$5,800/yr	+$2,300
Independent/Prep	$24,100/yr	$16,500/yr	+$7,600
Elementary (K-5)	$9,900/yr	$6,700/yr	+$3,200
Middle School (6-8)	$11,700/yr	$7,900/yr	+$3,800
High School (9-12)	$14,000/yr	$9,500/yr	+$4,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Lauderdale

$152,100

Fort Wayne

$102,700

Choosing Fort Wayne saves $49,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $98,800.

Sample Schools

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

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.