Private School Cost: Augusta vs Boston
Augusta averages $26,900/year less for private school (272% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $349,700 per child.
Bottom Line
Augusta is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,900/year vs $36,800/year in Boston. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.
Augusta
GA
$9,900
avg tuition/year
Boston
MA
$36,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Augusta | Boston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $9,900/yr | $36,800/yr | -$26,900 |
| Religious Schools | $6,900/yr | $18,500/yr | -$11,600 |
| Independent/Prep | $20,100/yr | $56,000/yr | -$35,900 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $8,400/yr | $30,000/yr | -$21,600 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,900/yr | $36,800/yr | -$26,900 |
| High School (9-12) | $11,900/yr | $46,000/yr | -$34,100 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Augusta
$128,700
Boston
$478,400
Choosing Augusta saves $349,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $699,400.
Sample Schools
Augusta
Augusta Preparatory Day School
Independent · PK–12 · $17,400/yr
Aquinas High School (Augusta)
Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr
Boston
Boston Latin School (Exam)
Exam School (Public) · 7–12
Roxbury Latin School
Independent (need-based) · 7–12
Belmont Hill School
Independent · 7–12 · $59,800/yr
Boston College High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $23,100/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.