Private School Cost: Palmdale vs West Jordan
West Jordan averages $5,900/year less for private school (66% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $76,700 per child.
Bottom Line
West Jordan is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,000/year vs $14,900/year in Palmdale. Religious schools run $6,200/year on the low end.
Palmdale
CA
$14,900
avg tuition/year
West Jordan
UT
$9,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Palmdale | West Jordan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $14,900/yr | $9,000/yr | +$5,900 |
| Religious Schools | $9,700/yr | $6,200/yr | +$3,500 |
| Independent/Prep | $29,000/yr | $17,800/yr | +$11,200 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $12,700/yr | $7,700/yr | +$5,000 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $14,900/yr | $9,000/yr | +$5,900 |
| High School (9-12) | $17,900/yr | $10,800/yr | +$7,100 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Palmdale
$193,700
West Jordan
$117,000
Choosing West Jordan saves $76,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $153,400.
Sample Schools
Palmdale
Palmdale Aerospace Academy (Private)
Independent · K–12 · $10,200/yr
St. Mary School (Palmdale)
Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$9,800/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.