Private School Cost: Newport News vs Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs averages $700/year less for private school (5% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $9,100 per child.
Bottom Line
Sandy Springs is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,300/year vs $14,000/year in Newport News. Religious schools run $9,200/year on the low end.
Newport News
VA
$14,000
avg tuition/year
Sandy Springs
GA
$13,300
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Newport News | Sandy Springs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $14,000/yr | $13,300/yr | +$700 |
| Religious Schools | $9,600/yr | $9,200/yr | +$400 |
| Independent/Prep | $27,900/yr | $26,900/yr | +$1,000 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $11,900/yr | $11,300/yr | +$600 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $14,000/yr | $13,300/yr | +$700 |
| High School (9-12) | $16,800/yr | $16,000/yr | +$800 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Newport News
$182,000
Sandy Springs
$172,900
Choosing Sandy Springs saves $9,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $18,200.
Sample Schools
Newport News
Denbigh Baptist Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr
Peninsula Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr
Sandy Springs
The Westminster Schools
Independent · PK–12 · $38,400/yr
Holy Innocents' Episcopal School
Independent (Episcopal) · PK–12 · $30,200/yr
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.