Is private school cheaper in Portland or Sunnyvale?

Portland has lower average private school tuition at $18,200/year vs $21,600/year in Sunnyvale. That's $3,400/year less, or $44,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Portland is $3,400/year less than Sunnyvale. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $44,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,400/year in Portland, $14,100/year in Sunnyvale.

How do Portland and Sunnyvale 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). Sunnyvale averages $21,600/year ($9,250 above average).

Private School Cost: Portland vs Sunnyvale

Portland averages $3,400/year less for private school (19% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $44,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Portland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,200/year vs $21,600/year in Sunnyvale. Religious schools run $10,400/year on the low end.

Portland

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Lower cost

Sunnyvale

$21,600

avg tuition/year

$9,250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Portland	Sunnyvale	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,200/yr	$21,600/yr	-$3,400
Religious Schools	$10,400/yr	$14,100/yr	-$3,700
Independent/Prep	$31,500/yr	$42,100/yr	-$10,600
Elementary (K-5)	$14,800/yr	$18,400/yr	-$3,600
Middle School (6-8)	$18,200/yr	$21,600/yr	-$3,400
High School (9-12)	$22,500/yr	$25,900/yr	-$3,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Portland

$236,600

Sunnyvale

$280,800

Choosing Portland saves $44,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $88,400.

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

Sunnyvale

Archbishop Mitty High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $26,800/yr

Stratford School (Sunnyvale)

Independent · PK–8 · $24,200-$27,600/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.