Is private school cheaper in Fort Worth or Sandy Springs?

Sandy Springs has lower average private school tuition at $13,300/year vs $13,500/year in Fort Worth. That's $200/year less, or $2,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Sandy Springs is $200/year less than Fort Worth. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $2,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,800/year in Fort Worth, $9,200/year in Sandy Springs.

How do Fort Worth and Sandy Springs 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). Sandy Springs averages $13,300/year ($950 above average).

Private School Cost: Fort Worth vs Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs averages $200/year less for private school (2% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $2,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Sandy Springs is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,300/year vs $13,500/year in Fort Worth. Religious schools run $8,800/year on the low end.

Fort Worth

$13,500

avg tuition/year

$1,150 above national avg

Sandy Springs

$13,300

avg tuition/year

$950 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Worth	Sandy Springs	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,500/yr	$13,300/yr	+$200
Religious Schools	$8,800/yr	$9,200/yr	-$400
Independent/Prep	$25,000/yr	$26,900/yr	-$1,900
Elementary (K-5)	$11,000/yr	$11,300/yr	-$300
Middle School (6-8)	$13,500/yr	$13,300/yr	+$200
High School (9-12)	$16,600/yr	$16,000/yr	+$600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Worth

$175,500

Sandy Springs

$172,900

Choosing Sandy Springs saves $2,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $5,200.

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

Sandy Springs

The Westminster Schools

Independent · PK–12 · $38,400/yr

Holy Innocents' Episcopal School

Independent (Episcopal) · PK–12 · $30,200/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.