Is private school cheaper in Bend or Indianapolis?

Indianapolis has lower average private school tuition at $12,000/year vs $13,100/year in Bend. That's $1,100/year less, or $14,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Indianapolis is $1,100/year less than Bend. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $14,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,900/year in Bend, $7,800/year in Indianapolis.

How do Bend and Indianapolis 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). Indianapolis averages $12,000/year ($350 below average).

Private School Cost: Bend vs Indianapolis

Indianapolis averages $1,100/year less for private school (9% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $14,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Indianapolis is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,000/year vs $13,100/year in Bend. Religious schools run $7,800/year on the low end.

Bend

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Indianapolis

$12,000

avg tuition/year

$350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Bend	Indianapolis	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,100/yr	$12,000/yr	+$1,100
Religious Schools	$8,900/yr	$7,800/yr	+$1,100
Independent/Prep	$26,500/yr	$22,500/yr	+$4,000
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$9,800/yr	+$1,300
Middle School (6-8)	$13,100/yr	$12,000/yr	+$1,100
High School (9-12)	$15,700/yr	$14,800/yr	+$900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Bend

$170,300

Indianapolis

$156,000

Choosing Indianapolis saves $14,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $28,600.

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

Indianapolis

Park Tudor School

Independent · PK–12 · $24,200-$26,800/yr

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,800/yr

Bishop Chatard High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,200/yr

Cathedral High School (Indianapolis)

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.