Is private school cheaper in Atlanta or Topeka?

Topeka has lower average private school tuition at $6,900/year vs $15,200/year in Atlanta. That's $8,300/year less, or $107,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Topeka is $8,300/year less than Atlanta. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $107,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,400/year in Atlanta, $4,800/year in Topeka.

How do Atlanta and Topeka 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). Topeka averages $6,900/year ($5,450 below average).

Private School Cost: Atlanta vs Topeka

Topeka averages $8,300/year less for private school (120% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $107,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Topeka is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,900/year vs $15,200/year in Atlanta. Religious schools run $4,800/year on the low end.

Atlanta

$15,200

avg tuition/year

$2,850 above national avg

Topeka

$6,900

avg tuition/year

$5,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Atlanta	Topeka	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,200/yr	$6,900/yr	+$8,300
Religious Schools	$9,400/yr	$4,800/yr	+$4,600
Independent/Prep	$28,500/yr	$14,300/yr	+$14,200
Elementary (K-5)	$12,500/yr	$5,900/yr	+$6,600
Middle School (6-8)	$15,200/yr	$6,900/yr	+$8,300
High School (9-12)	$18,800/yr	$8,300/yr	+$10,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Atlanta

$197,600

Topeka

$89,700

Choosing Topeka saves $107,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $215,800.

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

Topeka

Topeka Collegiate School

Independent · K–8 · $12,400/yr

Hayden Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,400/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.