How much does private school cost in Sandy Springs?

Private school in Sandy Springs averages $13,300/year in 2026 — 8% above the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $9,200/year; independent and prep schools average $26,900/year. Sandy Springs has approximately 85 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Sandy Springs for 2026?

Sandy Springs private school tuition ranges from $7,700 to $21,800/year. The city average is $13,300/year ($1,108/month). Religious schools run lower at $9,200/year; top independent day schools can reach $21,800+.

How does Sandy Springs private school cost compare to the national average?

Sandy Springs private school tuition averages $13,300/year, which is 8% above the national average ($12,350/year). Sandy Springs sits close to the national average, with a mix of religious and independent schools across a wide price range.

What are the most affordable private schools in Sandy Springs?

The most affordable private schools in Sandy Springs are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $9,200/year. Parish-subsidized Catholic schools often run $6,000–$12,000/year — the lowest-cost private option in most metro areas. Families with financial need can apply for aid; about 27% of private school students nationally receive need-based grants averaging 48% of tuition.

Private School Cost in Sandy Springs 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Sandy Springs?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Sandy Springs's average of $13,300/year, a household income of $111,000+ is generally needed without financial strain. Need-based aid and merit scholarships are available at most schools — always ask the admissions office.

Private schools in Sandy Springs average $13,300/year. 8% above national avg. Religious schools run $9,200/year; independent schools average $26,900/year.

City Average

$13,300

per year

Monthly Est.

$1,108

per month

Private Schools

in Sandy Springs

vs National

+$950

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in Sandy Springs (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$11,300/yr

~$941/mo

Middle School (6–8)

Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.

$13,300/yr

~$1,108/mo

High School (9–12)

Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.

$16,000/yr

~$1,333/mo

Tuition by School Type in Sandy Springs

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.

$9,200/yr

+15% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$26,900/yr

+8% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$13,300/yr

+8% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Sandy Springs

Starting From

$7,700

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$13,300

Typical school

Top End

$21,800+

Elite prep schools

Most Sandy Springs private schools fall between $7,700 and $21,800/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in Sandy Springs: 2026 Tuition Data

Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
The Westminster Schools	$38,400	Independent	PK–12
Holy Innocents' Episcopal School	$30,200	Independent (Episcopal)	PK–12

Tuition data sourced from school websites (2025–26 academic year). Financial aid can reduce the net cost substantially — ask each school about aid availability.