Is private school cheaper in New Haven or Savannah?

Savannah has lower average private school tuition at $10,700/year vs $22,400/year in New Haven. That's $11,700/year less, or $152,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Savannah is $11,700/year less than New Haven. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $152,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in New Haven, $7,400/year in Savannah.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. New Haven averages $22,400/year ($10,050 above average). Savannah averages $10,700/year ($1,650 below average).

Private School Cost: New Haven vs Savannah

Savannah averages $11,700/year less for private school (109% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $152,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Savannah is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,700/year vs $22,400/year in New Haven. Religious schools run $7,400/year on the low end.

New Haven

$22,400

avg tuition/year

$10,050 above national avg

Savannah

$10,700

avg tuition/year

$1,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	New Haven	Savannah	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$22,400/yr	$10,700/yr	+$11,700
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$7,400/yr	+$5,000
Independent/Prep	$44,600/yr	$21,700/yr	+$22,900
Elementary (K-5)	$19,000/yr	$9,100/yr	+$9,900
Middle School (6-8)	$22,400/yr	$10,700/yr	+$11,700
High School (9-12)	$26,900/yr	$12,800/yr	+$14,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

New Haven

$291,200

Savannah

$139,100

Choosing Savannah saves $152,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $304,200.

Sample Schools

New Haven

Hopkins School (New Haven)

Independent · 7–12 · $43,200/yr

Sacred Heart Academy (Hamden)

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/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.