Is private school cheaper in Reno or Westminster?

Reno has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $13,100/year in Westminster. That's $1,300/year less, or $16,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Reno is $1,300/year less than Westminster. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $16,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,200/year in Reno, $8,500/year in Westminster.

How do Reno and Westminster 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). Westminster averages $13,100/year ($750 above average).

Private School Cost: Reno vs Westminster

Reno averages $1,300/year less for private school (11% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $16,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Reno is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $13,100/year in Westminster. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.

Reno

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

Westminster

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Reno	Westminster	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,800/yr	$13,100/yr	-$1,300
Religious Schools	$8,200/yr	$8,500/yr	-$300
Independent/Prep	$23,600/yr	$25,700/yr	-$2,100
Elementary (K-5)	$10,000/yr	$11,100/yr	-$1,100
Middle School (6-8)	$11,800/yr	$13,100/yr	-$1,300
High School (9-12)	$14,200/yr	$15,700/yr	-$1,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Reno

$153,400

Westminster

$170,300

Choosing Reno saves $16,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $33,800.

Sample Schools

Reno

The Sage Ridge School

Independent · 5–12 · $22,400/yr

Archbishop Borders School (Reno)

Catholic · K–8 · $10,800/yr

Westminster

Westminster Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr

Holy Trinity School (Westminster CO)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$10,200/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.