Is private school cheaper in Lincoln or Savannah?

Lincoln has lower average private school tuition at $7,200/year vs $10,700/year in Savannah. That's $3,500/year less, or $45,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Lincoln is $3,500/year less than Savannah. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $45,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,000/year in Lincoln, $7,400/year in Savannah.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Lincoln averages $7,200/year ($5,150 below average). Savannah averages $10,700/year ($1,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Lincoln vs Savannah

Lincoln averages $3,500/year less for private school (49% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $45,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Lincoln is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,200/year vs $10,700/year in Savannah. Religious schools run $5,000/year on the low end.

Lincoln

$7,200

avg tuition/year

$5,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Savannah

$10,700

avg tuition/year

$1,650 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Lincoln	Savannah	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,200/yr	$10,700/yr	-$3,500
Religious Schools	$5,000/yr	$7,400/yr	-$2,400
Independent/Prep	$15,600/yr	$21,700/yr	-$6,100
Elementary (K-5)	$6,100/yr	$9,100/yr	-$3,000
Middle School (6-8)	$7,200/yr	$10,700/yr	-$3,500
High School (9-12)	$8,600/yr	$12,800/yr	-$4,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Lincoln

$93,600

Savannah

$139,100

Choosing Lincoln saves $45,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $91,000.

Sample Schools

Lincoln

Lincoln Christian High School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$11,800/yr

Pius X High School (Lincoln)

Catholic · 9–12 · $8,800/yr

Savannah

Savannah Christian Preparatory School

Christian · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Benedictine Military School

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,400/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.