Is private school cheaper in Fort Worth or San Diego?

Fort Worth has lower average private school tuition at $13,500/year vs $21,200/year in San Diego. That's $7,700/year less, or $100,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fort Worth is $7,700/year less than San Diego. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $100,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,800/year in Fort Worth, $11,500/year in San Diego.

How do Fort Worth and San Diego 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). San Diego averages $21,200/year ($8,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Fort Worth vs San Diego

Fort Worth averages $7,700/year less for private school (57% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $100,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Fort Worth is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,500/year vs $21,200/year in San Diego. Religious schools run $8,800/year on the low end.

Fort Worth

$13,500

avg tuition/year

$1,150 above national avg

Lower cost

San Diego

$21,200

avg tuition/year

$8,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Worth	San Diego	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,500/yr	$21,200/yr	-$7,700
Religious Schools	$8,800/yr	$11,500/yr	-$2,700
Independent/Prep	$25,000/yr	$36,500/yr	-$11,500
Elementary (K-5)	$11,000/yr	$17,500/yr	-$6,500
Middle School (6-8)	$13,500/yr	$21,200/yr	-$7,700
High School (9-12)	$16,600/yr	$26,000/yr	-$9,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Worth

$175,500

San Diego

$275,600

Choosing Fort Worth saves $100,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $200,200.

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

San Diego

Bishop's School

Independent · 7–12 · $43,200/yr

La Jolla Country Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $38,800-$41,200/yr

Francis Parker School

Independent · K–12 · $36,400-$38,800/yr

Cathedral Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $19,800/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.