Is private school cheaper in Jersey City or Savannah?

Savannah has lower average private school tuition at $10,700/year vs $20,900/year in Jersey City. That's $10,200/year less, or $132,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Savannah over Jersey City?

Average tuition in Savannah is $10,200/year less than Jersey City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $132,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,500/year in Jersey City, $7,400/year in Savannah.

How do Jersey City and Savannah private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Jersey City averages $20,900/year ($8,550 above average). Savannah averages $10,700/year ($1,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Jersey City vs Savannah

Savannah averages $10,200/year less for private school (95% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $132,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Savannah is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,700/year vs $20,900/year in Jersey City. Religious schools run $7,400/year on the low end.

Jersey City

$20,900

avg tuition/year

$8,550 above national avg

Savannah

$10,700

avg tuition/year

$1,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Jersey City	Savannah	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,900/yr	$10,700/yr	+$10,200
Religious Schools	$13,500/yr	$7,400/yr	+$6,100
Independent/Prep	$44,800/yr	$21,700/yr	+$23,100
Elementary (K-5)	$17,800/yr	$9,100/yr	+$8,700
Middle School (6-8)	$20,900/yr	$10,700/yr	+$10,200
High School (9-12)	$25,100/yr	$12,800/yr	+$12,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Jersey City

$271,700

Savannah

$139,100

Choosing Savannah saves $132,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $265,200.

Sample Schools

Jersey City

Hudson Catholic Regional High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Saint Aloysius Academy (Jersey City)

Catholic · K–8 · $10,800-$12,800/yr

Savannah

Savannah Christian Preparatory School

Christian · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Benedictine Military School

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,400/yr

Full Jersey City breakdown → Full Savannah breakdown →

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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.