Is private school cheaper in Boston or Sandy Springs?

Sandy Springs has lower average private school tuition at $13,300/year vs $36,800/year in Boston. That's $23,500/year less, or $305,500 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Sandy Springs over Boston?

Average tuition in Sandy Springs is $23,500/year less than Boston. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $305,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $18,500/year in Boston, $9,200/year in Sandy Springs.

How do Boston and Sandy Springs private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Boston averages $36,800/year ($24,450 above average). Sandy Springs averages $13,300/year ($950 above average).

Private School Cost: Boston vs Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs averages $23,500/year less for private school (177% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $305,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Sandy Springs is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,300/year vs $36,800/year in Boston. Religious schools run $9,200/year on the low end.

Boston

$36,800

avg tuition/year

$24,450 above national avg

Sandy Springs

$13,300

avg tuition/year

$950 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Boston	Sandy Springs	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$36,800/yr	$13,300/yr	+$23,500
Religious Schools	$18,500/yr	$9,200/yr	+$9,300
Independent/Prep	$56,000/yr	$26,900/yr	+$29,100
Elementary (K-5)	$30,000/yr	$11,300/yr	+$18,700
Middle School (6-8)	$36,800/yr	$13,300/yr	+$23,500
High School (9-12)	$46,000/yr	$16,000/yr	+$30,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Boston

$478,400

Sandy Springs

$172,900

Choosing Sandy Springs saves $305,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $611,000.

Sample Schools

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

Sandy Springs

The Westminster Schools

Independent · PK–12 · $38,400/yr

Holy Innocents' Episcopal School

Independent (Episcopal) · PK–12 · $30,200/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.