Is private school cheaper in Springfield or West Jordan?

Springfield has lower average private school tuition at $7,700/year vs $9,000/year in West Jordan. That's $1,300/year less, or $16,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Springfield is $1,300/year less than West Jordan. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $16,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,500/year in Springfield, $6,200/year in West Jordan.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Springfield averages $7,700/year ($4,650 below average). West Jordan averages $9,000/year ($3,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Springfield vs West Jordan

Springfield averages $1,300/year less for private school (17% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $16,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Springfield is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,700/year vs $9,000/year in West Jordan. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Springfield

$7,700

avg tuition/year

$4,650 below national avg

Lower cost

West Jordan

$9,000

avg tuition/year

$3,350 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Springfield	West Jordan	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,700/yr	$9,000/yr	-$1,300
Religious Schools	$5,500/yr	$6,200/yr	-$700
Independent/Prep	$18,000/yr	$17,800/yr	+$200
Elementary (K-5)	$6,500/yr	$7,700/yr	-$1,200
Middle School (6-8)	$7,700/yr	$9,000/yr	-$1,300
High School (9-12)	$9,200/yr	$10,800/yr	-$1,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Springfield

$100,100

West Jordan

$117,000

Choosing Springfield saves $16,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $33,800.

Sample Schools

Springfield

Greenwood Laboratory School (Springfield MO)

Independent · PK–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr

St. Agnes Cathedral School

Catholic · K–8 · $7,800-$9,600/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.