Is private school cheaper in Ann Arbor or Atlanta?

Ann Arbor has lower average private school tuition at $10,400/year vs $15,200/year in Atlanta. That's $4,800/year less, or $62,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Ann Arbor is $4,800/year less than Atlanta. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $62,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,200/year in Ann Arbor, $9,400/year in Atlanta.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Ann Arbor averages $10,400/year ($1,950 below average). Atlanta averages $15,200/year ($2,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Ann Arbor vs Atlanta

Ann Arbor averages $4,800/year less for private school (46% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $62,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Ann Arbor is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,400/year vs $15,200/year in Atlanta. Religious schools run $7,200/year on the low end.

Ann Arbor

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Atlanta

$15,200

avg tuition/year

$2,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Ann Arbor	Atlanta	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,400/yr	$15,200/yr	-$4,800
Religious Schools	$7,200/yr	$9,400/yr	-$2,200
Independent/Prep	$22,200/yr	$28,500/yr	-$6,300
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$12,500/yr	-$3,700
Middle School (6-8)	$10,400/yr	$15,200/yr	-$4,800
High School (9-12)	$12,500/yr	$18,800/yr	-$6,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Ann Arbor

$135,200

Atlanta

$197,600

Choosing Ann Arbor saves $62,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $124,800.

Sample Schools

Ann Arbor

Greenhills School

Independent · 6–12 · $24,800/yr

Father Gabriel Richard High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/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.