Is private school cheaper in Bend or Cheyenne?

Cheyenne has lower average private school tuition at $7,900/year vs $13,100/year in Bend. That's $5,200/year less, or $67,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Cheyenne is $5,200/year less than Bend. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $67,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,900/year in Bend, $5,500/year in Cheyenne.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Bend averages $13,100/year ($750 above average). Cheyenne averages $7,900/year ($4,450 below average).

Private School Cost: Bend vs Cheyenne

Cheyenne averages $5,200/year less for private school (66% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $67,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Cheyenne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $13,100/year in Bend. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Bend

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Cheyenne

$7,900

avg tuition/year

$4,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Bend	Cheyenne	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,100/yr	$7,900/yr	+$5,200
Religious Schools	$8,900/yr	$5,500/yr	+$3,400
Independent/Prep	$26,500/yr	$15,200/yr	+$11,300
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$6,700/yr	+$4,400
Middle School (6-8)	$13,100/yr	$7,900/yr	+$5,200
High School (9-12)	$15,700/yr	$9,500/yr	+$6,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Bend

$170,300

Cheyenne

$102,700

Choosing Cheyenne saves $67,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $135,200.

Sample Schools

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

Cheyenne

Cheyenne Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/yr

Saint Mary Cathedral School (Cheyenne)

Catholic · K–8 · $7,600-$9,400/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.