Is private school cheaper in Modesto or Sandy Springs?

Sandy Springs has lower average private school tuition at $13,300/year vs $14,400/year in Modesto. That's $1,100/year less, or $14,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Sandy Springs is $1,100/year less than Modesto. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $14,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,400/year in Modesto, $9,200/year in Sandy Springs.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Modesto averages $14,400/year ($2,050 above average). Sandy Springs averages $13,300/year ($950 above average).

Private School Cost: Modesto vs Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs averages $1,100/year less for private school (8% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $14,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Sandy Springs is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,300/year vs $14,400/year in Modesto. Religious schools run $9,200/year on the low end.

Modesto

$14,400

avg tuition/year

$2,050 above national avg

Sandy Springs

$13,300

avg tuition/year

$950 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Modesto	Sandy Springs	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$14,400/yr	$13,300/yr	+$1,100
Religious Schools	$9,400/yr	$9,200/yr	+$200
Independent/Prep	$28,100/yr	$26,900/yr	+$1,200
Elementary (K-5)	$12,200/yr	$11,300/yr	+$900
Middle School (6-8)	$14,400/yr	$13,300/yr	+$1,100
High School (9-12)	$17,300/yr	$16,000/yr	+$1,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Modesto

$187,200

Sandy Springs

$172,900

Choosing Sandy Springs saves $14,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $28,600.

Sample Schools

Modesto

Central Catholic High School (Modesto)

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/yr

Modesto Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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.