Is private school cheaper in Allen or Sandy Springs?

Allen has lower average private school tuition at $12,600/year vs $13,300/year in Sandy Springs. That's $700/year less, or $9,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Allen is $700/year less than Sandy Springs. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $9,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,600/year in Allen, $9,200/year in Sandy Springs.

How do Allen and Sandy Springs 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). Sandy Springs averages $13,300/year ($950 above average).

Private School Cost: Allen vs Sandy Springs

Allen averages $700/year less for private school (6% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $9,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Allen is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,600/year vs $13,300/year in Sandy Springs. Religious schools run $8,600/year on the low end.

Allen

$12,600

avg tuition/year

$250 above national avg

Lower cost

Sandy Springs

$13,300

avg tuition/year

$950 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Allen	Sandy Springs	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,600/yr	$13,300/yr	-$700
Religious Schools	$8,600/yr	$9,200/yr	-$600
Independent/Prep	$26,600/yr	$26,900/yr	-$300
Elementary (K-5)	$10,700/yr	$11,300/yr	-$600
Middle School (6-8)	$12,600/yr	$13,300/yr	-$700
High School (9-12)	$15,100/yr	$16,000/yr	-$900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Allen

$163,800

Sandy Springs

$172,900

Choosing Allen saves $9,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $18,200.

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

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.