Is private school cheaper in Fort Worth or Sacramento?

Fort Worth has lower average private school tuition at $13,500/year vs $16,000/year in Sacramento. That's $2,500/year less, or $32,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fort Worth is $2,500/year less than Sacramento. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $32,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,800/year in Fort Worth, $9,800/year in Sacramento.

How do Fort Worth and Sacramento 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). Sacramento averages $16,000/year ($3,650 above average).

Private School Cost: Fort Worth vs Sacramento

Fort Worth averages $2,500/year less for private school (19% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $32,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Fort Worth is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,500/year vs $16,000/year in Sacramento. Religious schools run $8,800/year on the low end.

Fort Worth

$13,500

avg tuition/year

$1,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Sacramento

$16,000

avg tuition/year

$3,650 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Worth	Sacramento	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,500/yr	$16,000/yr	-$2,500
Religious Schools	$8,800/yr	$9,800/yr	-$1,000
Independent/Prep	$25,000/yr	$28,500/yr	-$3,500
Elementary (K-5)	$11,000/yr	$13,000/yr	-$2,000
Middle School (6-8)	$13,500/yr	$16,000/yr	-$2,500
High School (9-12)	$16,600/yr	$19,800/yr	-$3,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Worth

$175,500

Sacramento

$208,000

Choosing Fort Worth saves $32,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $65,000.

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

Sacramento

Sacramento Country Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $29,800-$32,400/yr

Christian Brothers High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,800/yr

Jesuit High School (Sacramento)

Catholic · 9–12 · $19,400/yr

St. Francis High School (Sacramento)

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,200/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.