Private School Cost: Cheyenne vs Savannah
Cheyenne averages $2,800/year less for private school (35% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $36,400 per child.
Bottom Line
Cheyenne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $10,700/year in Savannah. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.
Cheyenne
WY
$7,900
avg tuition/year
Savannah
GA
$10,700
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Cheyenne | Savannah | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $7,900/yr | $10,700/yr | -$2,800 |
| Religious Schools | $5,500/yr | $7,400/yr | -$1,900 |
| Independent/Prep | $15,200/yr | $21,700/yr | -$6,500 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $6,700/yr | $9,100/yr | -$2,400 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $7,900/yr | $10,700/yr | -$2,800 |
| High School (9-12) | $9,500/yr | $12,800/yr | -$3,300 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Cheyenne
$102,700
Savannah
$139,100
Choosing Cheyenne saves $36,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $72,800.
Sample Schools
Cheyenne
Cheyenne Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/yr
Saint Mary Cathedral School (Cheyenne)
Catholic · K–8 · $7,600-$9,400/yr
Savannah
Savannah Christian Preparatory School
Christian · PK–12 · $14,800/yr
Benedictine Military School
Catholic · 9–12 · $11,400/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.