Is private school cheaper in Montgomery or Reno?

Montgomery has lower average private school tuition at $7,400/year vs $11,800/year in Reno. That's $4,400/year less, or $57,200 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Montgomery over Reno?

Average tuition in Montgomery is $4,400/year less than Reno. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $57,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,500/year in Montgomery, $8,200/year in Reno.

How do Montgomery and Reno private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Montgomery averages $7,400/year ($4,950 below average). Reno averages $11,800/year ($550 below average).

Private School Cost: Montgomery vs Reno

Montgomery averages $4,400/year less for private school (59% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $57,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Montgomery is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,400/year vs $11,800/year in Reno. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Montgomery

$7,400

avg tuition/year

$4,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Reno

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Montgomery	Reno	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,400/yr	$11,800/yr	-$4,400
Religious Schools	$5,500/yr	$8,200/yr	-$2,700
Independent/Prep	$15,100/yr	$23,600/yr	-$8,500
Elementary (K-5)	$6,300/yr	$10,000/yr	-$3,700
Middle School (6-8)	$7,400/yr	$11,800/yr	-$4,400
High School (9-12)	$8,900/yr	$14,200/yr	-$5,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Montgomery

$96,200

Reno

$153,400

Choosing Montgomery saves $57,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $114,400.

Sample Schools

Montgomery

Montgomery Academy

Independent · K–12 · $14,200/yr

Saint James School (Montgomery)

Christian · PK–12 · $12,800/yr

Reno

The Sage Ridge School

Independent · 5–12 · $22,400/yr

Archbishop Borders School (Reno)

Catholic · K–8 · $10,800/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.