Private School Cost: Grand Rapids vs West Jordan
West Jordan averages $300/year less for private school (3% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $3,900 per child.
Bottom Line
West Jordan is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,000/year vs $9,300/year in Grand Rapids. Religious schools run $6,200/year on the low end.
Grand Rapids
MI
$9,300
avg tuition/year
West Jordan
UT
$9,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Grand Rapids | West Jordan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $9,300/yr | $9,000/yr | +$300 |
| Religious Schools | $6,400/yr | $6,200/yr | +$200 |
| Independent/Prep | $19,800/yr | $17,800/yr | +$2,000 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $7,900/yr | $7,700/yr | +$200 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,300/yr | $9,000/yr | +$300 |
| High School (9-12) | $11,200/yr | $10,800/yr | +$400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Grand Rapids
$120,900
West Jordan
$117,000
Choosing West Jordan saves $3,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $7,800.
Sample Schools
Grand Rapids
West Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $11,400/yr
Christian High School (Grand Rapids)
Christian · 9–12 · $11,200/yr
Northpointe Christian Schools
Christian · PK–12 · $10,400-$12,800/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
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.