Is private school cheaper in Fort Wayne or Honolulu?

Fort Wayne has lower average private school tuition at $7,900/year vs $20,200/year in Honolulu. That's $12,300/year less, or $159,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fort Wayne is $12,300/year less than Honolulu. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $159,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,800/year in Fort Wayne, $12,900/year in Honolulu.

How do Fort Wayne and Honolulu 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). Honolulu averages $20,200/year ($7,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Fort Wayne vs Honolulu

Fort Wayne averages $12,300/year less for private school (156% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $159,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Fort Wayne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $20,200/year in Honolulu. Religious schools run $5,800/year on the low end.

Fort Wayne

$7,900

avg tuition/year

$4,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Honolulu

$20,200

avg tuition/year

$7,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Wayne	Honolulu	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,900/yr	$20,200/yr	-$12,300
Religious Schools	$5,800/yr	$12,900/yr	-$7,100
Independent/Prep	$16,500/yr	$37,600/yr	-$21,100
Elementary (K-5)	$6,700/yr	$17,200/yr	-$10,500
Middle School (6-8)	$7,900/yr	$20,200/yr	-$12,300
High School (9-12)	$9,500/yr	$24,200/yr	-$14,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Wayne

$102,700

Honolulu

$262,600

Choosing Fort Wayne saves $159,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $319,800.

Sample Schools

Fort Wayne

Bishop Luers High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Canterbury School (Fort Wayne)

Independent · PK–12 · $20,400/yr

Honolulu

Punahou School

Independent · K–12 · $27,400/yr

Iolani School

Independent (Episcopal) · K–12 · $24,800/yr

Saint Louis School (Honolulu)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/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.