Is private school cheaper in Greenville or Montgomery?

Montgomery has lower average private school tuition at $7,400/year vs $8,500/year in Greenville. That's $1,100/year less, or $14,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Montgomery is $1,100/year less than Greenville. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $14,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,200/year in Greenville, $5,500/year in Montgomery.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Greenville averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average). Montgomery averages $7,400/year ($4,950 below average).

Private School Cost: Greenville vs Montgomery

Montgomery averages $1,100/year less for private school (15% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $14,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Montgomery is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,400/year vs $8,500/year in Greenville. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Greenville

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Montgomery

$7,400

avg tuition/year

$4,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Greenville	Montgomery	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,500/yr	$7,400/yr	+$1,100
Religious Schools	$6,200/yr	$5,500/yr	+$700
Independent/Prep	$17,600/yr	$15,100/yr	+$2,500
Elementary (K-5)	$7,200/yr	$6,300/yr	+$900
Middle School (6-8)	$8,500/yr	$7,400/yr	+$1,100
High School (9-12)	$10,200/yr	$8,900/yr	+$1,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Greenville

$110,500

Montgomery

$96,200

Choosing Montgomery saves $14,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $28,600.

Sample Schools

Greenville

Greenville Technical Charter High School (Private Prep)

Independent · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

Bob Jones Academy (Greenville)

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/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.