Private School Cost: Spokane vs West Jordan
West Jordan averages $3,800/year less for private school (42% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $49,400 per child.
Bottom Line
West Jordan is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,000/year vs $12,800/year in Spokane. Religious schools run $6,200/year on the low end.
Spokane
WA
$12,800
avg tuition/year
West Jordan
UT
$9,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Spokane | West Jordan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,800/yr | $9,000/yr | +$3,800 |
| Religious Schools | $8,700/yr | $6,200/yr | +$2,500 |
| Independent/Prep | $27,400/yr | $17,800/yr | +$9,600 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,900/yr | $7,700/yr | +$3,200 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,800/yr | $9,000/yr | +$3,800 |
| High School (9-12) | $15,400/yr | $10,800/yr | +$4,600 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Spokane
$166,400
West Jordan
$117,000
Choosing West Jordan saves $49,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $98,800.
Sample Schools
Spokane
Gonzaga Preparatory School
Catholic · 9–12 · $13,400/yr
Spokane Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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
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.