Is private school cheaper in Pomona or Sandy Springs?

Sandy Springs has lower average private school tuition at $13,300/year vs $15,400/year in Pomona. That's $2,100/year less, or $27,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Sandy Springs over Pomona?

Average tuition in Sandy Springs is $2,100/year less than Pomona. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $27,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,000/year in Pomona, $9,200/year in Sandy Springs.

How do Pomona and Sandy Springs private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Pomona averages $15,400/year ($3,050 above average). Sandy Springs averages $13,300/year ($950 above average).

Private School Cost: Pomona vs Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs averages $2,100/year less for private school (16% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $27,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Sandy Springs is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,300/year vs $15,400/year in Pomona. Religious schools run $9,200/year on the low end.

Pomona

$15,400

avg tuition/year

$3,050 above national avg

Sandy Springs

$13,300

avg tuition/year

$950 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Pomona	Sandy Springs	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,400/yr	$13,300/yr	+$2,100
Religious Schools	$10,000/yr	$9,200/yr	+$800
Independent/Prep	$29,900/yr	$26,900/yr	+$3,000
Elementary (K-5)	$13,100/yr	$11,300/yr	+$1,800
Middle School (6-8)	$15,400/yr	$13,300/yr	+$2,100
High School (9-12)	$18,500/yr	$16,000/yr	+$2,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Pomona

$200,200

Sandy Springs

$172,900

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

Sample Schools

Pomona

St. Joseph High School (Pomona)

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,800/yr

Valley View Community Church School

Christian · K–8 · $8,400-$10,200/yr

Sandy Springs

The Westminster Schools

Independent · PK–12 · $38,400/yr

Holy Innocents' Episcopal School

Independent (Episcopal) · PK–12 · $30,200/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.