Private School Cost: Beaumont vs Sandy Springs
Beaumont averages $3,200/year less for private school (32% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $41,600 per child.
Bottom Line
Beaumont is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,100/year vs $13,300/year in Sandy Springs. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.
Beaumont
TX
$10,100
avg tuition/year
Sandy Springs
GA
$13,300
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Beaumont | Sandy Springs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $10,100/yr | $13,300/yr | -$3,200 |
| Religious Schools | $6,900/yr | $9,200/yr | -$2,300 |
| Independent/Prep | $21,300/yr | $26,900/yr | -$5,600 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $8,600/yr | $11,300/yr | -$2,700 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $10,100/yr | $13,300/yr | -$3,200 |
| High School (9-12) | $12,100/yr | $16,000/yr | -$3,900 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Beaumont
$131,300
Sandy Springs
$172,900
Choosing Beaumont saves $41,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $83,200.
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
Sandy Springs
The Westminster Schools
Independent · PK–12 · $38,400/yr
Holy Innocents' Episcopal School
Independent (Episcopal) · PK–12 · $30,200/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.