Is private school cheaper in Elgin or Sandy Springs?

Elgin has lower average private school tuition at $11,700/year vs $13,300/year in Sandy Springs. That's $1,600/year less, or $20,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Elgin is $1,600/year less than Sandy Springs. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $20,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,400/year in Elgin, $9,200/year in Sandy Springs.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Elgin averages $11,700/year ($650 below average). Sandy Springs averages $13,300/year ($950 above average).

Private School Cost: Elgin vs Sandy Springs

Elgin averages $1,600/year less for private school (14% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $20,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Elgin is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,700/year vs $13,300/year in Sandy Springs. Religious schools run $7,400/year on the low end.

Elgin

$11,700

avg tuition/year

$650 below national avg

Lower cost

Sandy Springs

$13,300

avg tuition/year

$950 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Elgin	Sandy Springs	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,700/yr	$13,300/yr	-$1,600
Religious Schools	$7,400/yr	$9,200/yr	-$1,800
Independent/Prep	$27,100/yr	$26,900/yr	+$200
Elementary (K-5)	$9,900/yr	$11,300/yr	-$1,400
Middle School (6-8)	$11,700/yr	$13,300/yr	-$1,600
High School (9-12)	$14,000/yr	$16,000/yr	-$2,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Elgin

$152,100

Sandy Springs

$172,900

Choosing Elgin saves $20,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $41,600.

Sample Schools

Elgin

Timothy Christian Schools (Elgin)

Christian · K–12 · $11,200-$13,800/yr

St. Edward Central Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/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.