Is private school cheaper in Madison or West Jordan?

West Jordan has lower average private school tuition at $9,000/year vs $9,300/year in Madison. That's $300/year less, or $3,900 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing West Jordan over Madison?

Average tuition in West Jordan is $300/year less than Madison. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $3,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,300/year in Madison, $6,200/year in West Jordan.

How do Madison and West Jordan private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Madison averages $9,300/year ($3,050 below average). West Jordan averages $9,000/year ($3,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Madison 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 Madison. Religious schools run $6,200/year on the low end.

Madison

$9,300

avg tuition/year

$3,050 below national avg

West Jordan

$9,000

avg tuition/year

$3,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Madison	West Jordan	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,300/yr	$9,000/yr	+$300
Religious Schools	$6,300/yr	$6,200/yr	+$100
Independent/Prep	$21,100/yr	$17,800/yr	+$3,300
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)

Madison

$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

Madison

Edgewood Campus School

Catholic · PK–8 · $10,400-$12,800/yr

Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,200/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

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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.