Is private school cheaper in Akron or Sandy Springs?

Akron has lower average private school tuition at $8,400/year vs $13,300/year in Sandy Springs. That's $4,900/year less, or $63,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Akron over Sandy Springs?

Average tuition in Akron is $4,900/year less than Sandy Springs. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $63,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,000/year in Akron, $9,200/year in Sandy Springs.

How do Akron and Sandy Springs private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Akron averages $8,400/year ($3,950 below average). Sandy Springs averages $13,300/year ($950 above average).

Private School Cost: Akron vs Sandy Springs

Akron averages $4,900/year less for private school (58% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $63,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Akron is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,400/year vs $13,300/year in Sandy Springs. Religious schools run $6,000/year on the low end.

Akron

$8,400

avg tuition/year

$3,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Sandy Springs

$13,300

avg tuition/year

$950 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Akron	Sandy Springs	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,400/yr	$13,300/yr	-$4,900
Religious Schools	$6,000/yr	$9,200/yr	-$3,200
Independent/Prep	$19,500/yr	$26,900/yr	-$7,400
Elementary (K-5)	$7,100/yr	$11,300/yr	-$4,200
Middle School (6-8)	$8,400/yr	$13,300/yr	-$4,900
High School (9-12)	$10,100/yr	$16,000/yr	-$5,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Akron

$109,200

Sandy Springs

$172,900

Choosing Akron saves $63,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $127,400.

Sample Schools

Akron

Walsh Jesuit High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr

Firestone CLC Academy (Akron)

Independent · K–12 · $10,800/yr

Sandy Springs

The Westminster Schools

Independent · PK–12 · $38,400/yr

Holy Innocents' Episcopal School

Independent (Episcopal) · PK–12 · $30,200/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.