Is private school cheaper in Atlanta or West Palm Beach?

West Palm Beach has lower average private school tuition at $11,300/year vs $15,200/year in Atlanta. That's $3,900/year less, or $50,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing West Palm Beach over Atlanta?

Average tuition in West Palm Beach is $3,900/year less than Atlanta. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $50,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,400/year in Atlanta, $7,800/year in West Palm Beach.

How do Atlanta and West Palm Beach 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). West Palm Beach averages $11,300/year ($1,050 below average).

Private School Cost: Atlanta vs West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach averages $3,900/year less for private school (35% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $50,700 per child.

Bottom Line

West Palm Beach is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,300/year vs $15,200/year in Atlanta. Religious schools run $7,800/year on the low end.

Atlanta

$15,200

avg tuition/year

$2,850 above national avg

West Palm Beach

$11,300

avg tuition/year

$1,050 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Atlanta	West Palm Beach	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,200/yr	$11,300/yr	+$3,900
Religious Schools	$9,400/yr	$7,800/yr	+$1,600
Independent/Prep	$28,500/yr	$23,200/yr	+$5,300
Elementary (K-5)	$12,500/yr	$9,600/yr	+$2,900
Middle School (6-8)	$15,200/yr	$11,300/yr	+$3,900
High School (9-12)	$18,800/yr	$13,600/yr	+$5,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Atlanta

$197,600

West Palm Beach

$146,900

Choosing West Palm Beach saves $50,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $101,400.

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

West Palm Beach

Palm Beach Day Academy

Independent · PK–8 · $32,400/yr

Cardinal Newman High School (WPB)

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,200/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.