Is private school cheaper in Davie or Sandy Springs?

Davie has lower average private school tuition at $10,700/year vs $13,300/year in Sandy Springs. That's $2,600/year less, or $33,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Davie is $2,600/year less than Sandy Springs. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $33,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,300/year in Davie, $9,200/year in Sandy Springs.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Davie averages $10,700/year ($1,650 below average). Sandy Springs averages $13,300/year ($950 above average).

Private School Cost: Davie vs Sandy Springs

Davie averages $2,600/year less for private school (24% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $33,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Davie is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,700/year vs $13,300/year in Sandy Springs. Religious schools run $7,300/year on the low end.

Davie

$10,700

avg tuition/year

$1,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Sandy Springs

$13,300

avg tuition/year

$950 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Davie	Sandy Springs	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,700/yr	$13,300/yr	-$2,600
Religious Schools	$7,300/yr	$9,200/yr	-$1,900
Independent/Prep	$21,900/yr	$26,900/yr	-$5,000
Elementary (K-5)	$9,100/yr	$11,300/yr	-$2,200
Middle School (6-8)	$10,700/yr	$13,300/yr	-$2,600
High School (9-12)	$12,800/yr	$16,000/yr	-$3,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Davie

$139,100

Sandy Springs

$172,900

Choosing Davie saves $33,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $67,600.

Sample Schools

Davie

Nova Southeastern University Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $18,400-$22,800/yr

St. Bonaventure School (Davie)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,800-$10,600/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.