Is private school cheaper in Reno or Stamford?

Reno has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $29,900/year in Stamford. That's $18,100/year less, or $235,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Reno is $18,100/year less than Stamford. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $235,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,200/year in Reno, $16,500/year in Stamford.

How do Reno and Stamford 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). Stamford averages $29,900/year ($17,550 above average).

Private School Cost: Reno vs Stamford

Reno averages $18,100/year less for private school (153% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $235,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Reno is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $29,900/year in Stamford. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.

Reno

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

Stamford

$29,900

avg tuition/year

$17,550 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Reno	Stamford	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,800/yr	$29,900/yr	-$18,100
Religious Schools	$8,200/yr	$16,500/yr	-$8,300
Independent/Prep	$23,600/yr	$59,500/yr	-$35,900
Elementary (K-5)	$10,000/yr	$25,400/yr	-$15,400
Middle School (6-8)	$11,800/yr	$29,900/yr	-$18,100
High School (9-12)	$14,200/yr	$35,900/yr	-$21,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Reno

$153,400

Stamford

$388,700

Choosing Reno saves $235,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $470,600.

Sample Schools

Reno

The Sage Ridge School

Independent · 5–12 · $22,400/yr

Archbishop Borders School (Reno)

Catholic · K–8 · $10,800/yr

Stamford

King School (Stamford)

Independent · PK–12 · $47,800/yr

Bi-Cultural Day School

Independent (Jewish) · K–8 · $26,400/yr

Full Reno breakdown → Full Stamford breakdown →

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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.