Is private school cheaper in Elk Grove or Montgomery?

Montgomery has lower average private school tuition at $7,400/year vs $16,500/year in Elk Grove. That's $9,100/year less, or $118,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Montgomery over Elk Grove?

Average tuition in Montgomery is $9,100/year less than Elk Grove. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $118,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,700/year in Elk Grove, $5,500/year in Montgomery.

How do Elk Grove and Montgomery private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Elk Grove averages $16,500/year ($4,150 above average). Montgomery averages $7,400/year ($4,950 below average).

Private School Cost: Elk Grove vs Montgomery

Montgomery averages $9,100/year less for private school (123% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $118,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Montgomery is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,400/year vs $16,500/year in Elk Grove. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Elk Grove

$16,500

avg tuition/year

$4,150 above national avg

Montgomery

$7,400

avg tuition/year

$4,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Elk Grove	Montgomery	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,500/yr	$7,400/yr	+$9,100
Religious Schools	$10,700/yr	$5,500/yr	+$5,200
Independent/Prep	$32,000/yr	$15,100/yr	+$16,900
Elementary (K-5)	$14,000/yr	$6,300/yr	+$7,700
Middle School (6-8)	$16,500/yr	$7,400/yr	+$9,100
High School (9-12)	$19,800/yr	$8,900/yr	+$10,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Elk Grove

$214,500

Montgomery

$96,200

Choosing Montgomery saves $118,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $236,600.

Sample Schools

Elk Grove

Laguna Creek Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Father Keith B. Kenny School

Catholic · K–8 · $8,400-$10,200/yr

Montgomery

Montgomery Academy

Independent · K–12 · $14,200/yr

Saint James School (Montgomery)

Christian · PK–12 · $12,800/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.