Is private school cheaper in Madison or Sandy Springs?

Madison has lower average private school tuition at $9,300/year vs $13,300/year in Sandy Springs. That's $4,000/year less, or $52,000 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Madison is $4,000/year less than Sandy Springs. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $52,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,300/year in Madison, $9,200/year in Sandy Springs.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Madison averages $9,300/year ($3,050 below average). Sandy Springs averages $13,300/year ($950 above average).

Private School Cost: Madison vs Sandy Springs

Madison averages $4,000/year less for private school (43% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $52,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Madison is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,300/year vs $13,300/year in Sandy Springs. Religious schools run $6,300/year on the low end.

Madison

$9,300

avg tuition/year

$3,050 below national avg

Lower cost

Sandy Springs

$13,300

avg tuition/year

$950 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Madison	Sandy Springs	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,300/yr	$13,300/yr	-$4,000
Religious Schools	$6,300/yr	$9,200/yr	-$2,900
Independent/Prep	$21,100/yr	$26,900/yr	-$5,800
Elementary (K-5)	$7,900/yr	$11,300/yr	-$3,400
Middle School (6-8)	$9,300/yr	$13,300/yr	-$4,000
High School (9-12)	$11,200/yr	$16,000/yr	-$4,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Madison

$120,900

Sandy Springs

$172,900

Choosing Madison saves $52,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $104,000.

Sample Schools

Madison

Edgewood Campus School

Catholic · PK–8 · $10,400-$12,800/yr

Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,200/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.