Is private school cheaper in Phoenix or Savannah?

Savannah has lower average private school tuition at $10,700/year vs $13,400/year in Phoenix. That's $2,700/year less, or $35,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Savannah is $2,700/year less than Phoenix. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $35,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,600/year in Phoenix, $7,400/year in Savannah.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Phoenix averages $13,400/year ($1,050 above average). Savannah averages $10,700/year ($1,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Phoenix vs Savannah

Savannah averages $2,700/year less for private school (25% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $35,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Savannah is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,700/year vs $13,400/year in Phoenix. Religious schools run $7,400/year on the low end.

Phoenix

$13,400

avg tuition/year

$1,050 above national avg

Savannah

$10,700

avg tuition/year

$1,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Phoenix	Savannah	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,400/yr	$10,700/yr	+$2,700
Religious Schools	$8,600/yr	$7,400/yr	+$1,200
Independent/Prep	$24,500/yr	$21,700/yr	+$2,800
Elementary (K-5)	$11,000/yr	$9,100/yr	+$1,900
Middle School (6-8)	$13,400/yr	$10,700/yr	+$2,700
High School (9-12)	$16,500/yr	$12,800/yr	+$3,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Phoenix

$174,200

Savannah

$139,100

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

Sample Schools

Phoenix

Brophy College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,800/yr

Xavier College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,400/yr

Scottsdale Preparatory Academy

Independent · 6–12 · $12,800-$14,200/yr

Notre Dame Preparatory High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/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.