Is private school cheaper in Bend or Elgin?

Elgin has lower average private school tuition at $11,700/year vs $13,100/year in Bend. That's $1,400/year less, or $18,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Elgin is $1,400/year less than Bend. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $18,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,900/year in Bend, $7,400/year in Elgin.

How do Bend and Elgin 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). Elgin averages $11,700/year ($650 below average).

Private School Cost: Bend vs Elgin

Elgin averages $1,400/year less for private school (12% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $18,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Elgin is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,700/year vs $13,100/year in Bend. Religious schools run $7,400/year on the low end.

Bend

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Elgin

$11,700

avg tuition/year

$650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Bend	Elgin	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,100/yr	$11,700/yr	+$1,400
Religious Schools	$8,900/yr	$7,400/yr	+$1,500
Independent/Prep	$26,500/yr	$27,100/yr	-$600
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$9,900/yr	+$1,200
Middle School (6-8)	$13,100/yr	$11,700/yr	+$1,400
High School (9-12)	$15,700/yr	$14,000/yr	+$1,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Bend

$170,300

Elgin

$152,100

Choosing Elgin saves $18,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $36,400.

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

Elgin

Timothy Christian Schools (Elgin)

Christian · K–12 · $11,200-$13,800/yr

St. Edward Central Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/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.