Is private school cheaper in Atlanta or Waterbury?

Atlanta has lower average private school tuition at $15,200/year vs $20,500/year in Waterbury. That's $5,300/year less, or $68,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Atlanta is $5,300/year less than Waterbury. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $68,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,400/year in Atlanta, $11,300/year in Waterbury.

How do Atlanta and Waterbury 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). Waterbury averages $20,500/year ($8,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Atlanta vs Waterbury

Atlanta averages $5,300/year less for private school (35% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $68,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Atlanta is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $15,200/year vs $20,500/year in Waterbury. Religious schools run $9,400/year on the low end.

Atlanta

$15,200

avg tuition/year

$2,850 above national avg

Lower cost

Waterbury

$20,500

avg tuition/year

$8,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Atlanta	Waterbury	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,200/yr	$20,500/yr	-$5,300
Religious Schools	$9,400/yr	$11,300/yr	-$1,900
Independent/Prep	$28,500/yr	$40,800/yr	-$12,300
Elementary (K-5)	$12,500/yr	$17,400/yr	-$4,900
Middle School (6-8)	$15,200/yr	$20,500/yr	-$5,300
High School (9-12)	$18,800/yr	$24,600/yr	-$5,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Atlanta

$197,600

Waterbury

$266,500

Choosing Atlanta saves $68,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $137,800.

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

Waterbury

Holy Cross High School (Waterbury)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Crosby High School (Waterbury)

Independent · 9–12 · $9,800/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.