Private School Cost: Fort Worth vs Moreno Valley
Fort Worth averages $1,900/year less for private school (14% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $24,700 per child.
Bottom Line
Fort Worth is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,500/year vs $15,400/year in Moreno Valley. Religious schools run $8,800/year on the low end.
Fort Worth
TX
$13,500
avg tuition/year
Moreno Valley
CA
$15,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Fort Worth | Moreno Valley | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $13,500/yr | $15,400/yr | -$1,900 |
| Religious Schools | $8,800/yr | $10,000/yr | -$1,200 |
| Independent/Prep | $25,000/yr | $29,900/yr | -$4,900 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $11,000/yr | $13,100/yr | -$2,100 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $13,500/yr | $15,400/yr | -$1,900 |
| High School (9-12) | $16,600/yr | $18,500/yr | -$1,900 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Fort Worth
$175,500
Moreno Valley
$200,200
Choosing Fort Worth saves $24,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $49,400.
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
Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $8,600-$10,400/yr
St. Christopher School (MoVal)
Catholic · K–8 · $7,800-$9,400/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.