Is private school cheaper in Athens or Elk Grove?

Athens has lower average private school tuition at $10,100/year vs $16,500/year in Elk Grove. That's $6,400/year less, or $83,200 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Athens over Elk Grove?

Average tuition in Athens is $6,400/year less than Elk Grove. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $83,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in Athens, $10,700/year in Elk Grove.

How do Athens and Elk Grove private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Athens averages $10,100/year ($2,250 below average). Elk Grove averages $16,500/year ($4,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Athens vs Elk Grove

Athens averages $6,400/year less for private school (63% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $83,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Athens is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,100/year vs $16,500/year in Elk Grove. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Athens

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Elk Grove

$16,500

avg tuition/year

$4,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Athens	Elk Grove	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,100/yr	$16,500/yr	-$6,400
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$10,700/yr	-$3,700
Independent/Prep	$20,500/yr	$32,000/yr	-$11,500
Elementary (K-5)	$8,600/yr	$14,000/yr	-$5,400
Middle School (6-8)	$10,100/yr	$16,500/yr	-$6,400
High School (9-12)	$12,100/yr	$19,800/yr	-$7,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Athens

$131,300

Elk Grove

$214,500

Choosing Athens saves $83,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $166,400.

Sample Schools

Athens

Athens Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $18,200/yr

Prince Avenue Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr

Elk Grove

Laguna Creek Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Father Keith B. Kenny School

Catholic · K–8 · $8,400-$10,200/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.