Private School Cost: Montgomery vs South Bend
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $7,400/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Montgomery
AL
$7,400
avg tuition/year
South Bend
IN
$7,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Montgomery | South Bend | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $7,400/yr | $7,400/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $5,500/yr | $5,500/yr | Same |
| Independent/Prep | $15,100/yr | $15,400/yr | -$300 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $6,300/yr | $6,300/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $7,400/yr | $7,400/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $8,900/yr | $8,900/yr | Same |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Montgomery
$96,200
South Bend
$96,200
Sample Schools
Montgomery
Montgomery Academy
Independent · K–12 · $14,200/yr
Saint James School (Montgomery)
Christian · PK–12 · $12,800/yr
South Bend
Saint Joseph High School (South Bend)
Catholic · 9–12 · $9,600/yr
South Bend STEM Academy
Independent · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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.