Is private school cheaper in Fort Worth or Yonkers?

Fort Worth has lower average private school tuition at $13,500/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. That's $12,300/year less, or $159,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fort Worth is $12,300/year less than Yonkers. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $159,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,800/year in Fort Worth, $14,700/year in Yonkers.

How do Fort Worth and Yonkers 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). Yonkers averages $25,800/year ($13,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Fort Worth vs Yonkers

Fort Worth averages $12,300/year less for private school (91% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $159,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Fort Worth is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,500/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. Religious schools run $8,800/year on the low end.

Fort Worth

$13,500

avg tuition/year

$1,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Yonkers

$25,800

avg tuition/year

$13,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Worth	Yonkers	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,500/yr	$25,800/yr	-$12,300
Religious Schools	$8,800/yr	$14,700/yr	-$5,900
Independent/Prep	$25,000/yr	$54,800/yr	-$29,800
Elementary (K-5)	$11,000/yr	$21,900/yr	-$10,900
Middle School (6-8)	$13,500/yr	$25,800/yr	-$12,300
High School (9-12)	$16,600/yr	$31,000/yr	-$14,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Worth

$175,500

Yonkers

$335,400

Choosing Fort Worth saves $159,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $319,800.

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

Yonkers

Saunders Trades & Technical High School (Private Prep)

Independent · 9–12 · $22,000/yr

Sacred Heart High School (Yonkers)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/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.