Is private school cheaper in Philadelphia or Savannah?

Savannah has lower average private school tuition at $10,700/year vs $20,200/year in Philadelphia. That's $9,500/year less, or $123,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Savannah is $9,500/year less than Philadelphia. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $123,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,400/year in Philadelphia, $7,400/year in Savannah.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Philadelphia averages $20,200/year ($7,850 above average). Savannah averages $10,700/year ($1,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Philadelphia vs Savannah

Savannah averages $9,500/year less for private school (89% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $123,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Savannah is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,700/year vs $20,200/year in Philadelphia. Religious schools run $7,400/year on the low end.

Philadelphia

$20,200

avg tuition/year

$7,850 above national avg

Savannah

$10,700

avg tuition/year

$1,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Philadelphia	Savannah	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,200/yr	$10,700/yr	+$9,500
Religious Schools	$11,400/yr	$7,400/yr	+$4,000
Independent/Prep	$36,000/yr	$21,700/yr	+$14,300
Elementary (K-5)	$16,500/yr	$9,100/yr	+$7,400
Middle School (6-8)	$20,200/yr	$10,700/yr	+$9,500
High School (9-12)	$25,000/yr	$12,800/yr	+$12,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Philadelphia

$262,600

Savannah

$139,100

Choosing Savannah saves $123,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $247,000.

Sample Schools

Philadelphia

Episcopal Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $40,800-$43,200/yr

The Haverford School

Independent · PK–12 · $41,200/yr

Germantown Friends School

Independent (Quaker) · K–12 · $38,600/yr

La Salle College High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $19,200/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.