Private School Cost: Allen vs Savannah
Savannah averages $1,900/year less for private school (18% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $24,700 per child.
Bottom Line
Savannah is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,700/year vs $12,600/year in Allen. Religious schools run $7,400/year on the low end.
Allen
TX
$12,600
avg tuition/year
Savannah
GA
$10,700
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Allen | Savannah | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,600/yr | $10,700/yr | +$1,900 |
| Religious Schools | $8,600/yr | $7,400/yr | +$1,200 |
| Independent/Prep | $26,600/yr | $21,700/yr | +$4,900 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,700/yr | $9,100/yr | +$1,600 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,600/yr | $10,700/yr | +$1,900 |
| High School (9-12) | $15,100/yr | $12,800/yr | +$2,300 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Allen
$163,800
Savannah
$139,100
Choosing Savannah saves $24,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $49,400.
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
Savannah
Savannah Christian Preparatory School
Christian · PK–12 · $14,800/yr
Benedictine Military School
Catholic · 9–12 · $11,400/yr
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.