Is private school cheaper in Fort Worth or West Jordan?

West Jordan has lower average private school tuition at $9,000/year vs $13,500/year in Fort Worth. That's $4,500/year less, or $58,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in West Jordan is $4,500/year less than Fort Worth. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $58,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,800/year in Fort Worth, $6,200/year in West Jordan.

How do Fort Worth and West Jordan 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). West Jordan averages $9,000/year ($3,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Fort Worth vs West Jordan

West Jordan averages $4,500/year less for private school (50% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $58,500 per child.

Bottom Line

West Jordan is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,000/year vs $13,500/year in Fort Worth. Religious schools run $6,200/year on the low end.

Fort Worth

$13,500

avg tuition/year

$1,150 above national avg

West Jordan

$9,000

avg tuition/year

$3,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Worth	West Jordan	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,500/yr	$9,000/yr	+$4,500
Religious Schools	$8,800/yr	$6,200/yr	+$2,600
Independent/Prep	$25,000/yr	$17,800/yr	+$7,200
Elementary (K-5)	$11,000/yr	$7,700/yr	+$3,300
Middle School (6-8)	$13,500/yr	$9,000/yr	+$4,500
High School (9-12)	$16,600/yr	$10,800/yr	+$5,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Worth

$175,500

West Jordan

$117,000

Choosing West Jordan saves $58,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $117,000.

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

West Jordan

Waterford School (Sandy/Jordan)

Independent · PK–12 · $18,400/yr

West Jordan Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,200-$10,400/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.