Is private school cheaper in Atlanta or Providence?

Atlanta has lower average private school tuition at $15,200/year vs $22,000/year in Providence. That's $6,800/year less, or $88,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Atlanta is $6,800/year less than Providence. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $88,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,400/year in Atlanta, $12,400/year in Providence.

How do Atlanta and Providence 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). Providence averages $22,000/year ($9,650 above average).

Private School Cost: Atlanta vs Providence

Atlanta averages $6,800/year less for private school (45% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $88,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Atlanta is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $15,200/year vs $22,000/year in Providence. Religious schools run $9,400/year on the low end.

Atlanta

$15,200

avg tuition/year

$2,850 above national avg

Lower cost

Providence

$22,000

avg tuition/year

$9,650 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Atlanta	Providence	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,200/yr	$22,000/yr	-$6,800
Religious Schools	$9,400/yr	$12,400/yr	-$3,000
Independent/Prep	$28,500/yr	$36,000/yr	-$7,500
Elementary (K-5)	$12,500/yr	$18,000/yr	-$5,500
Middle School (6-8)	$15,200/yr	$22,000/yr	-$6,800
High School (9-12)	$18,800/yr	$27,500/yr	-$8,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Atlanta

$197,600

Providence

$286,000

Choosing Atlanta saves $88,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $176,800.

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

Providence

Moses Brown School

Independent (Quaker) · PK–12 · $40,800-$43,200/yr

Wheeler School

Independent · PK–12 · $38,200-$40,800/yr

Providence Country Day School

Independent · 6–12 · $34,800/yr

La Salle Academy (Providence)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr

Full Atlanta breakdown → Full Providence breakdown →

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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.