Is private school cheaper in Fort Worth or New York City?

Fort Worth has lower average private school tuition at $13,500/year vs $38,500/year in New York City. That's $25,000/year less, or $325,000 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Fort Worth over New York City?

Average tuition in Fort Worth is $25,000/year less than New York City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $325,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,800/year in Fort Worth, $17,500/year in New York City.

How do Fort Worth and New York City 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). New York City averages $38,500/year ($26,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Fort Worth vs New York City

Fort Worth averages $25,000/year less for private school (185% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $325,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Fort Worth is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,500/year vs $38,500/year in New York City. Religious schools run $8,800/year on the low end.

Fort Worth

$13,500

avg tuition/year

$1,150 above national avg

Lower cost

New York City

$38,500

avg tuition/year

$26,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Worth	New York City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,500/yr	$38,500/yr	-$25,000
Religious Schools	$8,800/yr	$17,500/yr	-$8,700
Independent/Prep	$25,000/yr	$58,000/yr	-$33,000
Elementary (K-5)	$11,000/yr	$32,000/yr	-$21,000
Middle School (6-8)	$13,500/yr	$38,500/yr	-$25,000
High School (9-12)	$16,600/yr	$48,000/yr	-$31,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Worth

$175,500

New York City

$500,500

Choosing Fort Worth saves $325,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $650,000.

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

New York City

Dalton School

Independent · K–12 · $60,310/yr

Trinity School NYC

Independent · K–12 · $59,900/yr

Horace Mann School

Independent · K–12 · $59,200/yr

Regis High School

Catholic (tuition-free) · 9–12

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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.