Is private school cheaper in Fort Worth or Spokane?

Spokane has lower average private school tuition at $12,800/year vs $13,500/year in Fort Worth. That's $700/year less, or $9,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Spokane is $700/year less than Fort Worth. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $9,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,800/year in Fort Worth, $8,700/year in Spokane.

How do Fort Worth and Spokane 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). Spokane averages $12,800/year ($450 above average).

Private School Cost: Fort Worth vs Spokane

Spokane averages $700/year less for private school (5% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $9,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Spokane is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,800/year vs $13,500/year in Fort Worth. Religious schools run $8,700/year on the low end.

Fort Worth

$13,500

avg tuition/year

$1,150 above national avg

Spokane

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Worth	Spokane	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,500/yr	$12,800/yr	+$700
Religious Schools	$8,800/yr	$8,700/yr	+$100
Independent/Prep	$25,000/yr	$27,400/yr	-$2,400
Elementary (K-5)	$11,000/yr	$10,900/yr	+$100
Middle School (6-8)	$13,500/yr	$12,800/yr	+$700
High School (9-12)	$16,600/yr	$15,400/yr	+$1,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Worth

$175,500

Spokane

$166,400

Choosing Spokane saves $9,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $18,200.

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

Spokane

Gonzaga Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,400/yr

Spokane Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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.