Is private school cheaper in Fort Wayne or Lakeland?

Fort Wayne has lower average private school tuition at $7,900/year vs $9,600/year in Lakeland. That's $1,700/year less, or $22,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fort Wayne is $1,700/year less than Lakeland. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $22,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,800/year in Fort Wayne, $6,600/year in Lakeland.

How do Fort Wayne and Lakeland 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). Lakeland averages $9,600/year ($2,750 below average).

Private School Cost: Fort Wayne vs Lakeland

Fort Wayne averages $1,700/year less for private school (22% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $22,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Fort Wayne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $9,600/year in Lakeland. Religious schools run $5,800/year on the low end.

Fort Wayne

$7,900

avg tuition/year

$4,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Lakeland

$9,600

avg tuition/year

$2,750 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Wayne	Lakeland	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,900/yr	$9,600/yr	-$1,700
Religious Schools	$5,800/yr	$6,600/yr	-$800
Independent/Prep	$16,500/yr	$19,800/yr	-$3,300
Elementary (K-5)	$6,700/yr	$8,200/yr	-$1,500
Middle School (6-8)	$7,900/yr	$9,600/yr	-$1,700
High School (9-12)	$9,500/yr	$11,500/yr	-$2,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Wayne

$102,700

Lakeland

$124,800

Choosing Fort Wayne saves $22,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $44,200.

Sample Schools

Fort Wayne

Bishop Luers High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Canterbury School (Fort Wayne)

Independent · PK–12 · $20,400/yr

Lakeland

All Saints Academy (Lakeland)

Catholic · PK–12 · $13,800/yr

Victory Christian School (Lakeland)

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/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.