Is private school cheaper in Meridian or West Jordan?

Meridian has lower average private school tuition at $7,800/year vs $9,000/year in West Jordan. That's $1,200/year less, or $15,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Meridian is $1,200/year less than West Jordan. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $15,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,300/year in Meridian, $6,200/year in West Jordan.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Meridian averages $7,800/year ($4,550 below average). West Jordan averages $9,000/year ($3,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Meridian vs West Jordan

Meridian averages $1,200/year less for private school (15% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $15,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Meridian is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,800/year vs $9,000/year in West Jordan. Religious schools run $5,300/year on the low end.

Meridian

$7,800

avg tuition/year

$4,550 below national avg

Lower cost

West Jordan

$9,000

avg tuition/year

$3,350 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Meridian	West Jordan	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,800/yr	$9,000/yr	-$1,200
Religious Schools	$5,300/yr	$6,200/yr	-$900
Independent/Prep	$15,100/yr	$17,800/yr	-$2,700
Elementary (K-5)	$6,600/yr	$7,700/yr	-$1,100
Middle School (6-8)	$7,800/yr	$9,000/yr	-$1,200
High School (9-12)	$9,400/yr	$10,800/yr	-$1,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Meridian

$101,400

West Jordan

$117,000

Choosing Meridian saves $15,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $31,200.

Sample Schools

Meridian

Nampa Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Victory Charter School (Meridian)

Independent · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/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

Full Meridian breakdown → Full West Jordan breakdown →

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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.