Private School Cost: Visalia vs West Jordan
West Jordan averages $4,800/year less for private school (53% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $62,400 per child.
Bottom Line
West Jordan is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,000/year vs $13,800/year in Visalia. Religious schools run $6,200/year on the low end.
Visalia
CA
$13,800
avg tuition/year
West Jordan
UT
$9,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Visalia | West Jordan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $13,800/yr | $9,000/yr | +$4,800 |
| Religious Schools | $9,000/yr | $6,200/yr | +$2,800 |
| Independent/Prep | $26,800/yr | $17,800/yr | +$9,000 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $11,700/yr | $7,700/yr | +$4,000 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $13,800/yr | $9,000/yr | +$4,800 |
| High School (9-12) | $16,600/yr | $10,800/yr | +$5,800 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Visalia
$179,400
West Jordan
$117,000
Choosing West Jordan saves $62,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $124,800.
Sample Schools
Visalia
Redwood High School (Catholic)
Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/yr
Valley Christian School (Visalia)
Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$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
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.