Is private school cheaper in Fort Worth or Hayward?

Fort Worth has lower average private school tuition at $13,500/year vs $19,100/year in Hayward. That's $5,600/year less, or $72,800 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Fort Worth over Hayward?

Average tuition in Fort Worth is $5,600/year less than Hayward. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $72,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,800/year in Fort Worth, $12,400/year in Hayward.

How do Fort Worth and Hayward private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Fort Worth averages $13,500/year ($1,150 above average). Hayward averages $19,100/year ($6,750 above average).

Private School Cost: Fort Worth vs Hayward

Fort Worth averages $5,600/year less for private school (41% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $72,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Fort Worth is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,500/year vs $19,100/year in Hayward. Religious schools run $8,800/year on the low end.

Fort Worth

$13,500

avg tuition/year

$1,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Hayward

$19,100

avg tuition/year

$6,750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Worth	Hayward	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,500/yr	$19,100/yr	-$5,600
Religious Schools	$8,800/yr	$12,400/yr	-$3,600
Independent/Prep	$25,000/yr	$37,200/yr	-$12,200
Elementary (K-5)	$11,000/yr	$16,200/yr	-$5,200
Middle School (6-8)	$13,500/yr	$19,100/yr	-$5,600
High School (9-12)	$16,600/yr	$22,900/yr	-$6,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Worth

$175,500

Hayward

$248,300

Choosing Fort Worth saves $72,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $145,600.

Sample Schools

Fort Worth

Fort Worth Country Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $27,800-$30,200/yr

All Saints' Episcopal School

Independent · PK–12 · $26,400-$28,800/yr

Nolan Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Southwest Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $11,400-$13,200/yr

Hayward

Moreau Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Calvary Christian Academy (Hayward)

Christian · K–12 · $12,800-$14,600/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.