Is private school cheaper in Fort Worth or Seattle?

Fort Worth has lower average private school tuition at $13,500/year vs $24,500/year in Seattle. That's $11,000/year less, or $143,000 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fort Worth is $11,000/year less than Seattle. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $143,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,800/year in Fort Worth, $13,200/year in Seattle.

How do Fort Worth and Seattle 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). Seattle averages $24,500/year ($12,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Fort Worth vs Seattle

Fort Worth averages $11,000/year less for private school (81% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $143,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Fort Worth is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,500/year vs $24,500/year in Seattle. Religious schools run $8,800/year on the low end.

Fort Worth

$13,500

avg tuition/year

$1,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Seattle

$24,500

avg tuition/year

$12,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Worth	Seattle	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,500/yr	$24,500/yr	-$11,000
Religious Schools	$8,800/yr	$13,200/yr	-$4,400
Independent/Prep	$25,000/yr	$38,000/yr	-$13,000
Elementary (K-5)	$11,000/yr	$20,000/yr	-$9,000
Middle School (6-8)	$13,500/yr	$24,500/yr	-$11,000
High School (9-12)	$16,600/yr	$30,500/yr	-$13,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Worth

$175,500

Seattle

$318,500

Choosing Fort Worth saves $143,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $286,000.

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

Seattle

University Prep

Independent · 6–12 · $42,800/yr

Northwest School

Independent · 6–12 · $39,400/yr

Seattle Prep

Catholic · 9–12 · $21,200/yr

O'Dea High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,800/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.