Is private school cheaper in Allen or Atlanta?

Allen has lower average private school tuition at $12,600/year vs $15,200/year in Atlanta. That's $2,600/year less, or $33,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Allen is $2,600/year less than Atlanta. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $33,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,600/year in Allen, $9,400/year in Atlanta.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Allen averages $12,600/year ($250 above average). Atlanta averages $15,200/year ($2,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Allen vs Atlanta

Allen averages $2,600/year less for private school (21% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $33,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Allen is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,600/year vs $15,200/year in Atlanta. Religious schools run $8,600/year on the low end.

Allen

$12,600

avg tuition/year

$250 above national avg

Lower cost

Atlanta

$15,200

avg tuition/year

$2,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Allen	Atlanta	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,600/yr	$15,200/yr	-$2,600
Religious Schools	$8,600/yr	$9,400/yr	-$800
Independent/Prep	$26,600/yr	$28,500/yr	-$1,900
Elementary (K-5)	$10,700/yr	$12,500/yr	-$1,800
Middle School (6-8)	$12,600/yr	$15,200/yr	-$2,600
High School (9-12)	$15,100/yr	$18,800/yr	-$3,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Allen

$163,800

Atlanta

$197,600

Choosing Allen saves $33,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $67,600.

Sample Schools

Allen

Allen Christian Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $10,200-$12,800/yr

Our Lady of Angels School (Allen)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,800-$10,600/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.