Private School Cost: Beaumont vs Macon
Macon averages $500/year less for private school (5% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $6,500 per child.
Bottom Line
Macon is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,600/year vs $10,100/year in Beaumont. Religious schools run $6,600/year on the low end.
Beaumont
TX
$10,100
avg tuition/year
Macon
GA
$9,600
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Beaumont | Macon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $10,100/yr | $9,600/yr | +$500 |
| Religious Schools | $6,900/yr | $6,600/yr | +$300 |
| Independent/Prep | $21,300/yr | $19,400/yr | +$1,900 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $8,600/yr | $8,200/yr | +$400 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $10,100/yr | $9,600/yr | +$500 |
| High School (9-12) | $12,100/yr | $11,500/yr | +$600 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Beaumont
$131,300
Macon
$124,800
Choosing Macon saves $6,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $13,000.
Sample Schools
Beaumont
Kelly Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr
First Baptist Christian School (Beaumont)
Christian · K–12 · $8,200-$10,000/yr
Macon
Stratford Academy (Macon)
Independent · PK–12 · $16,400/yr
Mount de Sales Academy
Catholic · PK–12 · $10,800/yr
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.