Is private school cheaper in Fort Worth or Wilmington?

Wilmington has lower average private school tuition at $10,000/year vs $13,500/year in Fort Worth. That's $3,500/year less, or $45,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Wilmington is $3,500/year less than Fort Worth. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $45,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,800/year in Fort Worth, $7,100/year in Wilmington.

How do Fort Worth and Wilmington 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). Wilmington averages $10,000/year ($2,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Fort Worth vs Wilmington

Wilmington averages $3,500/year less for private school (35% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $45,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Wilmington is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,000/year vs $13,500/year in Fort Worth. Religious schools run $7,100/year on the low end.

Fort Worth

$13,500

avg tuition/year

$1,150 above national avg

Wilmington

$10,000

avg tuition/year

$2,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Worth	Wilmington	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,500/yr	$10,000/yr	+$3,500
Religious Schools	$8,800/yr	$7,100/yr	+$1,700
Independent/Prep	$25,000/yr	$21,100/yr	+$3,900
Elementary (K-5)	$11,000/yr	$8,500/yr	+$2,500
Middle School (6-8)	$13,500/yr	$10,000/yr	+$3,500
High School (9-12)	$16,600/yr	$12,000/yr	+$4,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Worth

$175,500

Wilmington

$130,000

Choosing Wilmington saves $45,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $91,000.

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

Wilmington

Cape Fear Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $16,400/yr

Wilmington Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/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.