Is private school cheaper in Ann Arbor or Sandy Springs?

Ann Arbor has lower average private school tuition at $10,400/year vs $13,300/year in Sandy Springs. That's $2,900/year less, or $37,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Ann Arbor is $2,900/year less than Sandy Springs. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $37,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,200/year in Ann Arbor, $9,200/year in Sandy Springs.

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

Private School Cost: Ann Arbor vs Sandy Springs

Ann Arbor averages $2,900/year less for private school (28% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $37,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Ann Arbor is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,400/year vs $13,300/year in Sandy Springs. Religious schools run $7,200/year on the low end.

Ann Arbor

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Sandy Springs

$13,300

avg tuition/year

$950 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Ann Arbor	Sandy Springs	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,400/yr	$13,300/yr	-$2,900
Religious Schools	$7,200/yr	$9,200/yr	-$2,000
Independent/Prep	$22,200/yr	$26,900/yr	-$4,700
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$11,300/yr	-$2,500
Middle School (6-8)	$10,400/yr	$13,300/yr	-$2,900
High School (9-12)	$12,500/yr	$16,000/yr	-$3,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Ann Arbor

$135,200

Sandy Springs

$172,900

Choosing Ann Arbor saves $37,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $75,400.

Sample Schools

Ann Arbor

Greenhills School

Independent · 6–12 · $24,800/yr

Father Gabriel Richard High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/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.