Is private school cheaper in Fort Worth or Minneapolis?

Fort Worth has lower average private school tuition at $13,500/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. That's $1,500/year less, or $19,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fort Worth is $1,500/year less than Minneapolis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $19,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,800/year in Fort Worth, $9,200/year in Minneapolis.

How do Fort Worth and Minneapolis 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). Minneapolis averages $15,000/year ($2,650 above average).

Private School Cost: Fort Worth vs Minneapolis

Fort Worth averages $1,500/year less for private school (11% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $19,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Fort Worth is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,500/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. Religious schools run $8,800/year on the low end.

Fort Worth

$13,500

avg tuition/year

$1,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Minneapolis

$15,000

avg tuition/year

$2,650 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Worth	Minneapolis	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,500/yr	$15,000/yr	-$1,500
Religious Schools	$8,800/yr	$9,200/yr	-$400
Independent/Prep	$25,000/yr	$27,500/yr	-$2,500
Elementary (K-5)	$11,000/yr	$12,200/yr	-$1,200
Middle School (6-8)	$13,500/yr	$15,000/yr	-$1,500
High School (9-12)	$16,600/yr	$18,500/yr	-$1,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Worth

$175,500

Minneapolis

$195,000

Choosing Fort Worth saves $19,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $39,000.

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

Minneapolis

Blake School

Independent · PK–12 · $34,800-$37,200/yr

Breck School

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Minnehaha Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $16,200-$17,800/yr

De La Salle High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/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.