PrivateSchoolCost

Private School Cost: Athens vs Beaumont

Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.

Bottom Line

Both cities average around $10,100/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.

Athens

GA

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Beaumont

TX

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category Athens Beaumont Difference
All Schools (Average) $10,100/yr $10,100/yr Same
Religious Schools $7,000/yr $6,900/yr +$100
Independent/Prep $20,500/yr $21,300/yr -$800
Elementary (K-5) $8,600/yr $8,600/yr Same
Middle School (6-8) $10,100/yr $10,100/yr Same
High School (9-12) $12,100/yr $12,100/yr Same

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Athens

$131,300

Beaumont

$131,300

Sample Schools

Athens

Athens Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $18,200/yr

Prince Avenue Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr

Beaumont

Kelly Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

First Baptist Christian School (Beaumont)

Christian · K–12 · $8,200-$10,000/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.