Private School Cost: Jersey City vs West Jordan
West Jordan averages $11,900/year less for private school (132% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $154,700 per child.
Bottom Line
West Jordan is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,000/year vs $20,900/year in Jersey City. Religious schools run $6,200/year on the low end.
Jersey City
NJ
$20,900
avg tuition/year
West Jordan
UT
$9,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Jersey City | West Jordan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $20,900/yr | $9,000/yr | +$11,900 |
| Religious Schools | $13,500/yr | $6,200/yr | +$7,300 |
| Independent/Prep | $44,800/yr | $17,800/yr | +$27,000 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $17,800/yr | $7,700/yr | +$10,100 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $20,900/yr | $9,000/yr | +$11,900 |
| High School (9-12) | $25,100/yr | $10,800/yr | +$14,300 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Jersey City
$271,700
West Jordan
$117,000
Choosing West Jordan saves $154,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $309,400.
Sample Schools
Jersey City
Hudson Catholic Regional High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr
Saint Aloysius Academy (Jersey City)
Catholic · K–8 · $10,800-$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.