Private School Cost: Atlanta vs Boston
Atlanta averages $21,600/year less for private school (142% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $280,800 per child.
Bottom Line
Atlanta is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $15,200/year vs $36,800/year in Boston. Religious schools run $9,400/year on the low end.
Atlanta
GA
$15,200
avg tuition/year
Boston
MA
$36,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Atlanta | Boston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $15,200/yr | $36,800/yr | -$21,600 |
| Religious Schools | $9,400/yr | $18,500/yr | -$9,100 |
| Independent/Prep | $28,500/yr | $56,000/yr | -$27,500 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $12,500/yr | $30,000/yr | -$17,500 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $15,200/yr | $36,800/yr | -$21,600 |
| High School (9-12) | $18,800/yr | $46,000/yr | -$27,200 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Atlanta
$197,600
Boston
$478,400
Choosing Atlanta saves $280,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $561,600.
Sample Schools
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
Boston
Boston Latin School (Exam)
Exam School (Public) · 7–12
Roxbury Latin School
Independent (need-based) · 7–12
Belmont Hill School
Independent · 7–12 · $59,800/yr
Boston College High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $23,100/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.