Is private school cheaper in Atlanta or Bend?

Bend has lower average private school tuition at $13,100/year vs $15,200/year in Atlanta. That's $2,100/year less, or $27,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Bend over Atlanta?

Average tuition in Bend is $2,100/year less than Atlanta. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $27,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,400/year in Atlanta, $8,900/year in Bend.

How do Atlanta and Bend private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Atlanta averages $15,200/year ($2,850 above average). Bend averages $13,100/year ($750 above average).

Private School Cost: Atlanta vs Bend

Bend averages $2,100/year less for private school (16% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $27,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Bend is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,100/year vs $15,200/year in Atlanta. Religious schools run $8,900/year on the low end.

Atlanta

$15,200

avg tuition/year

$2,850 above national avg

Bend

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Atlanta	Bend	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,200/yr	$13,100/yr	+$2,100
Religious Schools	$9,400/yr	$8,900/yr	+$500
Independent/Prep	$28,500/yr	$26,500/yr	+$2,000
Elementary (K-5)	$12,500/yr	$11,100/yr	+$1,400
Middle School (6-8)	$15,200/yr	$13,100/yr	+$2,100
High School (9-12)	$18,800/yr	$15,700/yr	+$3,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Atlanta

$197,600

Bend

$170,300

Choosing Bend saves $27,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $54,600.

Sample Schools

Atlanta

The Westminster Schools

Independent · 1–12 · $35,800-$38,400/yr

Pace Academy

Independent · K–12 · $34,200/yr

Lovett School

Independent · K–12 · $33,600/yr

Marist School Atlanta

Catholic · 7–12 · $19,400/yr

Bend

Summit High School (Private Prep)

Independent · 9–12 · $12,800/yr

Cascade Christian High School (Bend)

Christian · 9–12 · $9,800-$12,200/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.