Is private school cheaper in Fort Worth or West Palm Beach?

West Palm Beach has lower average private school tuition at $11,300/year vs $13,500/year in Fort Worth. That's $2,200/year less, or $28,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in West Palm Beach is $2,200/year less than Fort Worth. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $28,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,800/year in Fort Worth, $7,800/year in West Palm Beach.

How do Fort Worth and West Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach averages $11,300/year ($1,050 below average).

Private School Cost: Fort Worth vs West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach averages $2,200/year less for private school (19% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $28,600 per child.

Bottom Line

West Palm Beach is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,300/year vs $13,500/year in Fort Worth. Religious schools run $7,800/year on the low end.

Fort Worth

$13,500

avg tuition/year

$1,150 above national avg

West Palm Beach

$11,300

avg tuition/year

$1,050 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Worth	West Palm Beach	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,500/yr	$11,300/yr	+$2,200
Religious Schools	$8,800/yr	$7,800/yr	+$1,000
Independent/Prep	$25,000/yr	$23,200/yr	+$1,800
Elementary (K-5)	$11,000/yr	$9,600/yr	+$1,400
Middle School (6-8)	$13,500/yr	$11,300/yr	+$2,200
High School (9-12)	$16,600/yr	$13,600/yr	+$3,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Worth

$175,500

West Palm Beach

$146,900

Choosing West Palm Beach saves $28,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $57,200.

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

West Palm Beach

Palm Beach Day Academy

Independent · PK–8 · $32,400/yr

Cardinal Newman High School (WPB)

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,200/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.