Private School Cost: Atlanta vs League City
League City averages $3,200/year less for private school (27% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $41,600 per child.
Bottom Line
League City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,000/year vs $15,200/year in Atlanta. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.
Atlanta
GA
$15,200
avg tuition/year
League City
TX
$12,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Atlanta | League City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $15,200/yr | $12,000/yr | +$3,200 |
| Religious Schools | $9,400/yr | $8,200/yr | +$1,200 |
| Independent/Prep | $28,500/yr | $25,400/yr | +$3,100 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $12,500/yr | $10,200/yr | +$2,300 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $15,200/yr | $12,000/yr | +$3,200 |
| High School (9-12) | $18,800/yr | $14,400/yr | +$4,400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Atlanta
$197,600
League City
$156,000
Choosing League City saves $41,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $83,200.
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
League City
Bay Area Christian School
Christian · PK–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr
St. Mary's Seminary (League City)
Catholic · K–8 · $8,800-$10,600/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.