Private School Cost: Abilene vs Portland
Abilene averages $8,500/year less for private school (88% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $110,500 per child.
Bottom Line
Abilene is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,700/year vs $18,200/year in Portland. Religious schools run $6,600/year on the low end.
Abilene
TX
$9,700
avg tuition/year
Portland
OR
$18,200
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Abilene | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $9,700/yr | $18,200/yr | -$8,500 |
| Religious Schools | $6,600/yr | $10,400/yr | -$3,800 |
| Independent/Prep | $20,600/yr | $31,500/yr | -$10,900 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $8,200/yr | $14,800/yr | -$6,600 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,700/yr | $18,200/yr | -$8,500 |
| High School (9-12) | $11,600/yr | $22,500/yr | -$10,900 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Abilene
$126,100
Portland
$236,600
Choosing Abilene saves $110,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $221,000.
Sample Schools
Abilene
Wylie Academy (Abilene)
Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr
St. Joseph School (Abilene)
Catholic · K–8 · $7,400-$9,000/yr
Portland
Catlin Gabel School
Independent · PK–12 · $38,400-$41,200/yr
Oregon Episcopal School
Independent · PK–12 · $34,800/yr
Jesuit High School (Portland)
Catholic · 9–12 · $19,200/yr
Central Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/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.