Is private school cheaper in Reno or Syracuse?

Reno has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. That's $6,700/year less, or $87,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Reno is $6,700/year less than Syracuse. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $87,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,200/year in Reno, $10,600/year in Syracuse.

How do Reno and Syracuse 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). Syracuse averages $18,500/year ($6,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Reno vs Syracuse

Reno averages $6,700/year less for private school (57% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $87,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Reno is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.

Reno

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

Syracuse

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Reno	Syracuse	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,800/yr	$18,500/yr	-$6,700
Religious Schools	$8,200/yr	$10,600/yr	-$2,400
Independent/Prep	$23,600/yr	$39,400/yr	-$15,800
Elementary (K-5)	$10,000/yr	$15,700/yr	-$5,700
Middle School (6-8)	$11,800/yr	$18,500/yr	-$6,700
High School (9-12)	$14,200/yr	$22,200/yr	-$8,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Reno

$153,400

Syracuse

$240,500

Choosing Reno saves $87,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $174,200.

Sample Schools

Reno

The Sage Ridge School

Independent · 5–12 · $22,400/yr

Archbishop Borders School (Reno)

Catholic · K–8 · $10,800/yr

Syracuse

Christian Brothers Academy (Syracuse)

Catholic · 7–12 · $16,200/yr

Bishop Grimes Jr/Sr High School

Catholic · 7–12 · $12,400/yr

Full Reno breakdown → Full Syracuse 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.