Is private school cheaper in Atlanta or High Point?

High Point has lower average private school tuition at $9,200/year vs $15,200/year in Atlanta. That's $6,000/year less, or $78,000 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing High Point over Atlanta?

Average tuition in High Point is $6,000/year less than Atlanta. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $78,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,400/year in Atlanta, $6,500/year in High Point.

How do Atlanta and High Point private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Atlanta averages $15,200/year ($2,850 above average). High Point averages $9,200/year ($3,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Atlanta vs High Point

High Point averages $6,000/year less for private school (65% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $78,000 per child.

Bottom Line

High Point is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,200/year vs $15,200/year in Atlanta. Religious schools run $6,500/year on the low end.

Atlanta

$15,200

avg tuition/year

$2,850 above national avg

High Point

$9,200

avg tuition/year

$3,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Atlanta	High Point	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,200/yr	$9,200/yr	+$6,000
Religious Schools	$9,400/yr	$6,500/yr	+$2,900
Independent/Prep	$28,500/yr	$19,400/yr	+$9,100
Elementary (K-5)	$12,500/yr	$7,800/yr	+$4,700
Middle School (6-8)	$15,200/yr	$9,200/yr	+$6,000
High School (9-12)	$18,800/yr	$11,000/yr	+$7,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Atlanta

$197,600

High Point

$119,600

Choosing High Point saves $78,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $156,000.

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

High Point

Wesleyan Christian Academy (HP)

Christian · K–12 · $10,200-$12,800/yr

Greensboro Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $24,400/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.