Is private school cheaper in Plano or Savannah?

Savannah has lower average private school tuition at $10,700/year vs $12,800/year in Plano. That's $2,100/year less, or $27,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Savannah is $2,100/year less than Plano. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $27,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,700/year in Plano, $7,400/year in Savannah.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Plano averages $12,800/year ($450 above average). Savannah averages $10,700/year ($1,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Plano vs Savannah

Savannah averages $2,100/year less for private school (20% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $27,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Savannah is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,700/year vs $12,800/year in Plano. Religious schools run $7,400/year on the low end.

Plano

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Savannah

$10,700

avg tuition/year

$1,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Plano	Savannah	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,800/yr	$10,700/yr	+$2,100
Religious Schools	$8,700/yr	$7,400/yr	+$1,300
Independent/Prep	$27,100/yr	$21,700/yr	+$5,400
Elementary (K-5)	$10,900/yr	$9,100/yr	+$1,800
Middle School (6-8)	$12,800/yr	$10,700/yr	+$2,100
High School (9-12)	$15,400/yr	$12,800/yr	+$2,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Plano

$166,400

Savannah

$139,100

Choosing Savannah saves $27,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $54,600.

Sample Schools

Plano

Prestonwood Christian Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $18,200/yr

Parish Episcopal School (Plano)

Independent · PK–12 · $24,800/yr

St. Mark the Evangelist School

Catholic · K–8 · $9,200-$11,400/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.