PrivateSchoolCost

Private School Cost: High Point vs Montgomery

Montgomery averages $1,800/year less for private school (24% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $23,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Montgomery is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,400/year vs $9,200/year in High Point. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

High Point

NC

$9,200

avg tuition/year

$3,150 below national avg

Montgomery

AL

$7,400

avg tuition/year

$4,950 below national avg
Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category High Point Montgomery Difference
All Schools (Average) $9,200/yr $7,400/yr +$1,800
Religious Schools $6,500/yr $5,500/yr +$1,000
Independent/Prep $19,400/yr $15,100/yr +$4,300
Elementary (K-5) $7,800/yr $6,300/yr +$1,500
Middle School (6-8) $9,200/yr $7,400/yr +$1,800
High School (9-12) $11,000/yr $8,900/yr +$2,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

High Point

$119,600

Montgomery

$96,200

Choosing Montgomery saves $23,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $46,800.

Sample Schools

High Point

Wesleyan Christian Academy (HP)

Christian · K–12 · $10,200-$12,800/yr

Greensboro Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $24,400/yr

Montgomery

Montgomery Academy

Independent · K–12 · $14,200/yr

Saint James School (Montgomery)

Christian · PK–12 · $12,800/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.