Private School Cost: Atlanta vs Boulder
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $15,200/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Atlanta
GA
$15,200
avg tuition/year
Boulder
CO
$15,200
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Atlanta | Boulder | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $15,200/yr | $15,200/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $9,400/yr | $9,900/yr | -$500 |
| Independent/Prep | $28,500/yr | $29,900/yr | -$1,400 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $12,500/yr | $12,900/yr | -$400 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $15,200/yr | $15,200/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $18,800/yr | $18,200/yr | +$600 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Atlanta
$197,600
Boulder
$197,600
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
Boulder
Naropa University Lab School
Independent · K–8 · $18,400/yr
Dawson School
Independent · PK–12 · $26,800/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.