Is private school cheaper in Fort Wayne or Westminster?

Fort Wayne has lower average private school tuition at $7,900/year vs $13,100/year in Westminster. That's $5,200/year less, or $67,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fort Wayne is $5,200/year less than Westminster. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $67,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,800/year in Fort Wayne, $8,500/year in Westminster.

How do Fort Wayne and Westminster 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). Westminster averages $13,100/year ($750 above average).

Private School Cost: Fort Wayne vs Westminster

Fort Wayne averages $5,200/year less for private school (66% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $67,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Fort Wayne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $13,100/year in Westminster. Religious schools run $5,800/year on the low end.

Fort Wayne

$7,900

avg tuition/year

$4,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Westminster

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Wayne	Westminster	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,900/yr	$13,100/yr	-$5,200
Religious Schools	$5,800/yr	$8,500/yr	-$2,700
Independent/Prep	$16,500/yr	$25,700/yr	-$9,200
Elementary (K-5)	$6,700/yr	$11,100/yr	-$4,400
Middle School (6-8)	$7,900/yr	$13,100/yr	-$5,200
High School (9-12)	$9,500/yr	$15,700/yr	-$6,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Wayne

$102,700

Westminster

$170,300

Choosing Fort Wayne saves $67,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $135,200.

Sample Schools

Fort Wayne

Bishop Luers High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Canterbury School (Fort Wayne)

Independent · PK–12 · $20,400/yr

Westminster

Westminster Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr

Holy Trinity School (Westminster CO)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$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.