Is private school cheaper in Lakewood or Sandy Springs?

Sandy Springs has lower average private school tuition at $13,300/year vs $13,400/year in Lakewood. That's $100/year less, or $1,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Sandy Springs is $100/year less than Lakewood. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $1,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,700/year in Lakewood, $9,200/year in Sandy Springs.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Lakewood averages $13,400/year ($1,050 above average). Sandy Springs averages $13,300/year ($950 above average).

Private School Cost: Lakewood vs Sandy Springs

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

Bottom Line

Sandy Springs is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,300/year vs $13,400/year in Lakewood. Religious schools run $8,700/year on the low end.

Lakewood

$13,400

avg tuition/year

$1,050 above national avg

Sandy Springs

$13,300

avg tuition/year

$950 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Lakewood	Sandy Springs	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,400/yr	$13,300/yr	+$100
Religious Schools	$8,700/yr	$9,200/yr	-$500
Independent/Prep	$26,500/yr	$26,900/yr	-$400
Elementary (K-5)	$11,400/yr	$11,300/yr	+$100
Middle School (6-8)	$13,400/yr	$13,300/yr	+$100
High School (9-12)	$16,100/yr	$16,000/yr	+$100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Lakewood

$174,200

Sandy Springs

$172,900

Choosing Sandy Springs saves $1,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $2,600.

Sample Schools

Lakewood

Colorado Academy (Lakewood area)

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400/yr

Chatfield Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/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.