Is private school cheaper in Atlanta or Lakewood?

Lakewood has lower average private school tuition at $13,400/year vs $15,200/year in Atlanta. That's $1,800/year less, or $23,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Lakewood is $1,800/year less than Atlanta. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $23,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,400/year in Atlanta, $8,700/year in Lakewood.

How do Atlanta and Lakewood 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). Lakewood averages $13,400/year ($1,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Atlanta vs Lakewood

Lakewood averages $1,800/year less for private school (13% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $23,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Lakewood is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,400/year vs $15,200/year in Atlanta. Religious schools run $8,700/year on the low end.

Atlanta

$15,200

avg tuition/year

$2,850 above national avg

Lakewood

$13,400

avg tuition/year

$1,050 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Atlanta	Lakewood	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,200/yr	$13,400/yr	+$1,800
Religious Schools	$9,400/yr	$8,700/yr	+$700
Independent/Prep	$28,500/yr	$26,500/yr	+$2,000
Elementary (K-5)	$12,500/yr	$11,400/yr	+$1,100
Middle School (6-8)	$15,200/yr	$13,400/yr	+$1,800
High School (9-12)	$18,800/yr	$16,100/yr	+$2,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Atlanta

$197,600

Lakewood

$174,200

Choosing Lakewood saves $23,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $46,800.

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

Lakewood

Colorado Academy (Lakewood area)

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400/yr

Chatfield Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/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.