Is private school cheaper in Missoula or Savannah?

Missoula has lower average private school tuition at $8,000/year vs $10,700/year in Savannah. That's $2,700/year less, or $35,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Missoula is $2,700/year less than Savannah. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $35,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,400/year in Missoula, $7,400/year in Savannah.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Missoula averages $8,000/year ($4,350 below average). Savannah averages $10,700/year ($1,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Missoula vs Savannah

Missoula averages $2,700/year less for private school (34% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $35,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Missoula is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,000/year vs $10,700/year in Savannah. Religious schools run $5,400/year on the low end.

Missoula

$8,000

avg tuition/year

$4,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Savannah

$10,700

avg tuition/year

$1,650 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Missoula	Savannah	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,000/yr	$10,700/yr	-$2,700
Religious Schools	$5,400/yr	$7,400/yr	-$2,000
Independent/Prep	$15,500/yr	$21,700/yr	-$6,200
Elementary (K-5)	$6,800/yr	$9,100/yr	-$2,300
Middle School (6-8)	$8,000/yr	$10,700/yr	-$2,700
High School (9-12)	$9,600/yr	$12,800/yr	-$3,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Missoula

$104,000

Savannah

$139,100

Choosing Missoula saves $35,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $70,200.

Sample Schools

Missoula

Loyola Sacred Heart High School (Missoula)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr

Montana Academy (Missoula area)

Independent (Therapeutic) · 9–12 · $44,800-$52,000/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.