Private School Cost: Bend vs High Point
High Point averages $3,900/year less for private school (42% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $50,700 per child.
Bottom Line
High Point is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,200/year vs $13,100/year in Bend. Religious schools run $6,500/year on the low end.
Bend
OR
$13,100
avg tuition/year
High Point
NC
$9,200
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Bend | High Point | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $13,100/yr | $9,200/yr | +$3,900 |
| Religious Schools | $8,900/yr | $6,500/yr | +$2,400 |
| Independent/Prep | $26,500/yr | $19,400/yr | +$7,100 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $11,100/yr | $7,800/yr | +$3,300 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $13,100/yr | $9,200/yr | +$3,900 |
| High School (9-12) | $15,700/yr | $11,000/yr | +$4,700 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Bend
$170,300
High Point
$119,600
Choosing High Point saves $50,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $101,400.
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
High Point
Wesleyan Christian Academy (HP)
Christian · K–12 · $10,200-$12,800/yr
Greensboro Day School
Independent · PK–12 · $24,400/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.