Is private school cheaper in Thornton or West Jordan?

West Jordan has lower average private school tuition at $9,000/year vs $13,100/year in Thornton. That's $4,100/year less, or $53,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in West Jordan is $4,100/year less than Thornton. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $53,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,500/year in Thornton, $6,200/year in West Jordan.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Thornton averages $13,100/year ($750 above average). West Jordan averages $9,000/year ($3,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Thornton vs West Jordan

West Jordan averages $4,100/year less for private school (46% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $53,300 per child.

Bottom Line

West Jordan is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,000/year vs $13,100/year in Thornton. Religious schools run $6,200/year on the low end.

Thornton

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

West Jordan

$9,000

avg tuition/year

$3,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Thornton	West Jordan	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,100/yr	$9,000/yr	+$4,100
Religious Schools	$8,500/yr	$6,200/yr	+$2,300
Independent/Prep	$25,700/yr	$17,800/yr	+$7,900
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$7,700/yr	+$3,400
Middle School (6-8)	$13,100/yr	$9,000/yr	+$4,100
High School (9-12)	$15,700/yr	$10,800/yr	+$4,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Thornton

$170,300

West Jordan

$117,000

Choosing West Jordan saves $53,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $106,600.

Sample Schools

Thornton

Thornton Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

St. Pius X Catholic School (Thornton)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,400-$10,200/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.