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Private School Cost: Denver vs Savannah

Savannah averages $5,700/year less for private school (53% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $74,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Savannah is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,700/year vs $16,400/year in Denver. Religious schools run $7,400/year on the low end.

Denver

CO

$16,400

avg tuition/year

$4,050 above national avg

Savannah

GA

$10,700

avg tuition/year

$1,650 below national avg
Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category Denver Savannah Difference
All Schools (Average) $16,400/yr $10,700/yr +$5,700
Religious Schools $9,800/yr $7,400/yr +$2,400
Independent/Prep $28,500/yr $21,700/yr +$6,800
Elementary (K-5) $13,500/yr $9,100/yr +$4,400
Middle School (6-8) $16,400/yr $10,700/yr +$5,700
High School (9-12) $20,200/yr $12,800/yr +$7,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Denver

$213,200

Savannah

$139,100

Choosing Savannah saves $74,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $148,200.

Sample Schools

Denver

Kent Denver School

Independent · 6–12 · $35,200-$37,800/yr

Colorado Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $33,800-$36,400/yr

Regis Jesuit High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,800/yr

Mullen High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,400/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.