Is private school cheaper in Abilene or Atlanta?

Abilene has lower average private school tuition at $9,700/year vs $15,200/year in Atlanta. That's $5,500/year less, or $71,500 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Abilene over Atlanta?

Average tuition in Abilene is $5,500/year less than Atlanta. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $71,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,600/year in Abilene, $9,400/year in Atlanta.

How do Abilene and Atlanta private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Abilene averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average). Atlanta averages $15,200/year ($2,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Abilene vs Atlanta

Abilene averages $5,500/year less for private school (57% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $71,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Abilene is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,700/year vs $15,200/year in Atlanta. Religious schools run $6,600/year on the low end.

Abilene

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Atlanta

$15,200

avg tuition/year

$2,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Abilene	Atlanta	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,700/yr	$15,200/yr	-$5,500
Religious Schools	$6,600/yr	$9,400/yr	-$2,800
Independent/Prep	$20,600/yr	$28,500/yr	-$7,900
Elementary (K-5)	$8,200/yr	$12,500/yr	-$4,300
Middle School (6-8)	$9,700/yr	$15,200/yr	-$5,500
High School (9-12)	$11,600/yr	$18,800/yr	-$7,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Abilene

$126,100

Atlanta

$197,600

Choosing Abilene saves $71,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $143,000.

Sample Schools

Abilene

Wylie Academy (Abilene)

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr

St. Joseph School (Abilene)

Catholic · K–8 · $7,400-$9,000/yr

Atlanta

The Westminster Schools

Independent · 1–12 · $35,800-$38,400/yr

Pace Academy

Independent · K–12 · $34,200/yr

Lovett School

Independent · K–12 · $33,600/yr

Marist School Atlanta

Catholic · 7–12 · $19,400/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.