Is private school cheaper in Fort Wayne or Fort Worth?

Fort Wayne has lower average private school tuition at $7,900/year vs $13,500/year in Fort Worth. That's $5,600/year less, or $72,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fort Wayne is $5,600/year less than Fort Worth. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $72,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,800/year in Fort Wayne, $8,800/year in Fort Worth.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Fort Wayne averages $7,900/year ($4,450 below average). Fort Worth averages $13,500/year ($1,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Fort Wayne vs Fort Worth

Fort Wayne averages $5,600/year less for private school (71% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $72,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Fort Wayne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $13,500/year in Fort Worth. Religious schools run $5,800/year on the low end.

Fort Wayne

$7,900

avg tuition/year

$4,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Fort Worth

$13,500

avg tuition/year

$1,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Wayne	Fort Worth	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,900/yr	$13,500/yr	-$5,600
Religious Schools	$5,800/yr	$8,800/yr	-$3,000
Independent/Prep	$16,500/yr	$25,000/yr	-$8,500
Elementary (K-5)	$6,700/yr	$11,000/yr	-$4,300
Middle School (6-8)	$7,900/yr	$13,500/yr	-$5,600
High School (9-12)	$9,500/yr	$16,600/yr	-$7,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Wayne

$102,700

Fort Worth

$175,500

Choosing Fort Wayne saves $72,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $145,600.

Sample Schools

Fort Wayne

Bishop Luers High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Canterbury School (Fort Wayne)

Independent · PK–12 · $20,400/yr

Fort Worth

Fort Worth Country Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $27,800-$30,200/yr

All Saints' Episcopal School

Independent · PK–12 · $26,400-$28,800/yr

Nolan Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Southwest Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $11,400-$13,200/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.