Is private school cheaper in Portland or Pueblo?

Pueblo has lower average private school tuition at $11,000/year vs $18,200/year in Portland. That's $7,200/year less, or $93,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Pueblo over Portland?

Average tuition in Pueblo is $7,200/year less than Portland. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $93,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,400/year in Portland, $7,100/year in Pueblo.

How do Portland and Pueblo private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Portland averages $18,200/year ($5,850 above average). Pueblo averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Portland vs Pueblo

Pueblo averages $7,200/year less for private school (65% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $93,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Pueblo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/year vs $18,200/year in Portland. Religious schools run $7,100/year on the low end.

Portland

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Pueblo

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Portland	Pueblo	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,200/yr	$11,000/yr	+$7,200
Religious Schools	$10,400/yr	$7,100/yr	+$3,300
Independent/Prep	$31,500/yr	$21,600/yr	+$9,900
Elementary (K-5)	$14,800/yr	$9,400/yr	+$5,400
Middle School (6-8)	$18,200/yr	$11,000/yr	+$7,200
High School (9-12)	$22,500/yr	$13,200/yr	+$9,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Portland

$236,600

Pueblo

$143,000

Choosing Pueblo saves $93,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $187,200.

Sample Schools

Portland

Catlin Gabel School

Independent · PK–12 · $38,400-$41,200/yr

Oregon Episcopal School

Independent · PK–12 · $34,800/yr

Jesuit High School (Portland)

Catholic · 9–12 · $19,200/yr

Central Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Pueblo

Roncalli STEM Academy (Pueblo)

Catholic · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/yr

Pueblo Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $7,800-$9,600/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.