Is private school cheaper in Fort Worth or Little Rock?

Little Rock has lower average private school tuition at $6,600/year vs $13,500/year in Fort Worth. That's $6,900/year less, or $89,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Little Rock is $6,900/year less than Fort Worth. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $89,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,800/year in Fort Worth, $5,000/year in Little Rock.

How do Fort Worth and Little Rock 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). Little Rock averages $6,600/year ($5,750 below average).

Private School Cost: Fort Worth vs Little Rock

Little Rock averages $6,900/year less for private school (105% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $89,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Little Rock is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,600/year vs $13,500/year in Fort Worth. Religious schools run $5,000/year on the low end.

Fort Worth

$13,500

avg tuition/year

$1,150 above national avg

Little Rock

$6,600

avg tuition/year

$5,750 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Worth	Little Rock	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,500/yr	$6,600/yr	+$6,900
Religious Schools	$8,800/yr	$5,000/yr	+$3,800
Independent/Prep	$25,000/yr	$13,100/yr	+$11,900
Elementary (K-5)	$11,000/yr	$5,600/yr	+$5,400
Middle School (6-8)	$13,500/yr	$6,600/yr	+$6,900
High School (9-12)	$16,600/yr	$7,900/yr	+$8,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Worth

$175,500

Little Rock

$85,800

Choosing Little Rock saves $89,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $179,400.

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

Little Rock

Pulaski Academy (Little Rock)

Independent · PK–12 · $11,800/yr

Mount St. Mary Academy

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/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.