Is private school cheaper in Fort Wayne or Irvine?

Fort Wayne has lower average private school tuition at $7,900/year vs $20,400/year in Irvine. That's $12,500/year less, or $162,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fort Wayne is $12,500/year less than Irvine. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $162,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,800/year in Fort Wayne, $13,300/year in Irvine.

How do Fort Wayne and Irvine 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). Irvine averages $20,400/year ($8,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Fort Wayne vs Irvine

Fort Wayne averages $12,500/year less for private school (158% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $162,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Fort Wayne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $20,400/year in Irvine. Religious schools run $5,800/year on the low end.

Fort Wayne

$7,900

avg tuition/year

$4,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Irvine

$20,400

avg tuition/year

$8,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Wayne	Irvine	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,900/yr	$20,400/yr	-$12,500
Religious Schools	$5,800/yr	$13,300/yr	-$7,500
Independent/Prep	$16,500/yr	$39,700/yr	-$23,200
Elementary (K-5)	$6,700/yr	$17,300/yr	-$10,600
Middle School (6-8)	$7,900/yr	$20,400/yr	-$12,500
High School (9-12)	$9,500/yr	$24,500/yr	-$15,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Wayne

$102,700

Irvine

$265,200

Choosing Fort Wayne saves $162,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $325,000.

Sample Schools

Fort Wayne

Bishop Luers High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Canterbury School (Fort Wayne)

Independent · PK–12 · $20,400/yr

Irvine

Sage Hill School

Independent · 9–12 · $45,200/yr

Woodbridge Village Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $16,800/yr

Our Lady Queen of Angels School

Catholic · K–8 · $10,400-$12,200/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.