Is private school cheaper in Colorado Springs or Sandy Springs?

Colorado Springs has lower average private school tuition at $13,100/year vs $13,300/year in Sandy Springs. That's $200/year less, or $2,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Colorado Springs is $200/year less than Sandy Springs. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $2,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,500/year in Colorado Springs, $9,200/year in Sandy Springs.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Colorado Springs averages $13,100/year ($750 above average). Sandy Springs averages $13,300/year ($950 above average).

Private School Cost: Colorado Springs vs Sandy Springs

Colorado Springs averages $200/year less for private school (2% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $2,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Colorado Springs is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,100/year vs $13,300/year in Sandy Springs. Religious schools run $8,500/year on the low end.

Colorado Springs

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Lower cost

Sandy Springs

$13,300

avg tuition/year

$950 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Colorado Springs	Sandy Springs	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,100/yr	$13,300/yr	-$200
Religious Schools	$8,500/yr	$9,200/yr	-$700
Independent/Prep	$25,700/yr	$26,900/yr	-$1,200
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$11,300/yr	-$200
Middle School (6-8)	$13,100/yr	$13,300/yr	-$200
High School (9-12)	$15,700/yr	$16,000/yr	-$300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Colorado Springs

$170,300

Sandy Springs

$172,900

Choosing Colorado Springs saves $2,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $5,200.

Sample Schools

Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $11,200-$14,400/yr

Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (Private Prep)

Independent · K–12 · $12,800/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.