Is private school cheaper in Fort Wayne or Waco?

Fort Wayne has lower average private school tuition at $7,900/year vs $10,100/year in Waco. That's $2,200/year less, or $28,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fort Wayne is $2,200/year less than Waco. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $28,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,800/year in Fort Wayne, $6,900/year in Waco.

How do Fort Wayne and Waco 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). Waco averages $10,100/year ($2,250 below average).

Private School Cost: Fort Wayne vs Waco

Fort Wayne averages $2,200/year less for private school (28% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $28,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Fort Wayne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $10,100/year in Waco. Religious schools run $5,800/year on the low end.

Fort Wayne

$7,900

avg tuition/year

$4,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Waco

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Wayne	Waco	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,900/yr	$10,100/yr	-$2,200
Religious Schools	$5,800/yr	$6,900/yr	-$1,100
Independent/Prep	$16,500/yr	$21,300/yr	-$4,800
Elementary (K-5)	$6,700/yr	$8,600/yr	-$1,900
Middle School (6-8)	$7,900/yr	$10,100/yr	-$2,200
High School (9-12)	$9,500/yr	$12,100/yr	-$2,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Wayne

$102,700

Waco

$131,300

Choosing Fort Wayne saves $28,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $57,200.

Sample Schools

Fort Wayne

Bishop Luers High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Canterbury School (Fort Wayne)

Independent · PK–12 · $20,400/yr

Waco

Vanguard College Preparatory

Christian · 6–12 · $12,400/yr

Reicher Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,200/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.