Is private school cheaper in Amarillo or Atlanta?

Amarillo has lower average private school tuition at $10,100/year vs $15,200/year in Atlanta. That's $5,100/year less, or $66,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Amarillo is $5,100/year less than Atlanta. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $66,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,900/year in Amarillo, $9,400/year in Atlanta.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Amarillo averages $10,100/year ($2,250 below average). Atlanta averages $15,200/year ($2,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Amarillo vs Atlanta

Amarillo averages $5,100/year less for private school (50% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $66,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Amarillo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,100/year vs $15,200/year in Atlanta. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.

Amarillo

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Atlanta

$15,200

avg tuition/year

$2,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Amarillo	Atlanta	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,100/yr	$15,200/yr	-$5,100
Religious Schools	$6,900/yr	$9,400/yr	-$2,500
Independent/Prep	$21,300/yr	$28,500/yr	-$7,200
Elementary (K-5)	$8,600/yr	$12,500/yr	-$3,900
Middle School (6-8)	$10,100/yr	$15,200/yr	-$5,100
High School (9-12)	$12,100/yr	$18,800/yr	-$6,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Amarillo

$131,300

Atlanta

$197,600

Choosing Amarillo saves $66,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $132,600.

Sample Schools

Amarillo

Amarillo Christian School

Christian · PK–12 · $9,400-$11,200/yr

St. Mary's Academy (Amarillo)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$10,200/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.