Is private school cheaper in Provo or Reno?

Provo has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $11,800/year in Reno. That's $3,300/year less, or $42,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Provo is $3,300/year less than Reno. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $42,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,900/year in Provo, $8,200/year in Reno.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Provo averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average). Reno averages $11,800/year ($550 below average).

Private School Cost: Provo vs Reno

Provo averages $3,300/year less for private school (39% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $42,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Provo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $11,800/year in Reno. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Provo

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Reno

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Provo	Reno	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,500/yr	$11,800/yr	-$3,300
Religious Schools	$5,900/yr	$8,200/yr	-$2,300
Independent/Prep	$16,900/yr	$23,600/yr	-$6,700
Elementary (K-5)	$7,200/yr	$10,000/yr	-$2,800
Middle School (6-8)	$8,500/yr	$11,800/yr	-$3,300
High School (9-12)	$10,200/yr	$14,200/yr	-$4,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Provo

$110,500

Reno

$153,400

Choosing Provo saves $42,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $85,800.

Sample Schools

Provo

Provo Peaks Elementary (Private)

Independent · K–6 · $7,800-$9,800/yr

Mountain View Academy (Provo)

Independent · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/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.