Is private school cheaper in Reno or Springfield?

Springfield has lower average private school tuition at $7,700/year vs $11,800/year in Reno. That's $4,100/year less, or $53,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Springfield is $4,100/year less than Reno. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $53,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,200/year in Reno, $5,500/year in Springfield.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Reno averages $11,800/year ($550 below average). Springfield averages $7,700/year ($4,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Reno vs Springfield

Springfield averages $4,100/year less for private school (53% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $53,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Springfield is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,700/year vs $11,800/year in Reno. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Reno

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Springfield

$7,700

avg tuition/year

$4,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Reno	Springfield	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,800/yr	$7,700/yr	+$4,100
Religious Schools	$8,200/yr	$5,500/yr	+$2,700
Independent/Prep	$23,600/yr	$18,000/yr	+$5,600
Elementary (K-5)	$10,000/yr	$6,500/yr	+$3,500
Middle School (6-8)	$11,800/yr	$7,700/yr	+$4,100
High School (9-12)	$14,200/yr	$9,200/yr	+$5,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Reno

$153,400

Springfield

$100,100

Choosing Springfield saves $53,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $106,600.

Sample Schools

Reno

The Sage Ridge School

Independent · 5–12 · $22,400/yr

Archbishop Borders School (Reno)

Catholic · K–8 · $10,800/yr

Springfield

Greenwood Laboratory School (Springfield MO)

Independent · PK–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr

St. Agnes Cathedral School

Catholic · K–8 · $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.