Is private school cheaper in Fort Worth or Waterbury?

Fort Worth has lower average private school tuition at $13,500/year vs $20,500/year in Waterbury. That's $7,000/year less, or $91,000 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fort Worth is $7,000/year less than Waterbury. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $91,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,800/year in Fort Worth, $11,300/year in Waterbury.

How do Fort Worth and Waterbury 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). Waterbury averages $20,500/year ($8,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Fort Worth vs Waterbury

Fort Worth averages $7,000/year less for private school (52% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $91,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Fort Worth is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,500/year vs $20,500/year in Waterbury. Religious schools run $8,800/year on the low end.

Fort Worth

$13,500

avg tuition/year

$1,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Waterbury

$20,500

avg tuition/year

$8,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Worth	Waterbury	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,500/yr	$20,500/yr	-$7,000
Religious Schools	$8,800/yr	$11,300/yr	-$2,500
Independent/Prep	$25,000/yr	$40,800/yr	-$15,800
Elementary (K-5)	$11,000/yr	$17,400/yr	-$6,400
Middle School (6-8)	$13,500/yr	$20,500/yr	-$7,000
High School (9-12)	$16,600/yr	$24,600/yr	-$8,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Worth

$175,500

Waterbury

$266,500

Choosing Fort Worth saves $91,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $182,000.

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

Waterbury

Holy Cross High School (Waterbury)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Crosby High School (Waterbury)

Independent · 9–12 · $9,800/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.