Private School Cost: West Jordan vs West Palm Beach
West Jordan averages $2,300/year less for private school (26% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $29,900 per child.
Bottom Line
West Jordan is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,000/year vs $11,300/year in West Palm Beach. Religious schools run $6,200/year on the low end.
West Jordan
UT
$9,000
avg tuition/year
West Palm Beach
FL
$11,300
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | West Jordan | West Palm Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $9,000/yr | $11,300/yr | -$2,300 |
| Religious Schools | $6,200/yr | $7,800/yr | -$1,600 |
| Independent/Prep | $17,800/yr | $23,200/yr | -$5,400 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $7,700/yr | $9,600/yr | -$1,900 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,000/yr | $11,300/yr | -$2,300 |
| High School (9-12) | $10,800/yr | $13,600/yr | -$2,800 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
West Jordan
$117,000
West Palm Beach
$146,900
Choosing West Jordan saves $29,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $59,800.
Sample Schools
West Jordan
Waterford School (Sandy/Jordan)
Independent · PK–12 · $18,400/yr
West Jordan Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $8,200-$10,400/yr
West Palm Beach
Palm Beach Day Academy
Independent · PK–8 · $32,400/yr
Cardinal Newman High School (WPB)
Catholic · 9–12 · $15,200/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.