Is private school cheaper in Fort Wayne or Manchester?

Fort Wayne has lower average private school tuition at $7,900/year vs $18,200/year in Manchester. That's $10,300/year less, or $133,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fort Wayne is $10,300/year less than Manchester. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $133,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,800/year in Fort Wayne, $10,400/year in Manchester.

How do Fort Wayne and Manchester 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). Manchester averages $18,200/year ($5,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Fort Wayne vs Manchester

Fort Wayne averages $10,300/year less for private school (130% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $133,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Fort Wayne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $18,200/year in Manchester. Religious schools run $5,800/year on the low end.

Fort Wayne

$7,900

avg tuition/year

$4,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Manchester

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Wayne	Manchester	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,900/yr	$18,200/yr	-$10,300
Religious Schools	$5,800/yr	$10,400/yr	-$4,600
Independent/Prep	$16,500/yr	$39,300/yr	-$22,800
Elementary (K-5)	$6,700/yr	$15,500/yr	-$8,800
Middle School (6-8)	$7,900/yr	$18,200/yr	-$10,300
High School (9-12)	$9,500/yr	$21,800/yr	-$12,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Wayne

$102,700

Manchester

$236,600

Choosing Fort Wayne saves $133,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $267,800.

Sample Schools

Fort Wayne

Bishop Luers High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Canterbury School (Fort Wayne)

Independent · PK–12 · $20,400/yr

Manchester

Manchester Central Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Derryfield School (Manchester NH)

Independent · 6–12 · $27,400/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.