Is private school cheaper in Pueblo or Sandy Springs?

Pueblo has lower average private school tuition at $11,000/year vs $13,300/year in Sandy Springs. That's $2,300/year less, or $29,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Pueblo is $2,300/year less than Sandy Springs. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $29,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,100/year in Pueblo, $9,200/year in Sandy Springs.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Pueblo averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average). Sandy Springs averages $13,300/year ($950 above average).

Private School Cost: Pueblo vs Sandy Springs

Pueblo averages $2,300/year less for private school (21% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $29,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Pueblo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/year vs $13,300/year in Sandy Springs. Religious schools run $7,100/year on the low end.

Pueblo

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Sandy Springs

$13,300

avg tuition/year

$950 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Pueblo	Sandy Springs	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,000/yr	$13,300/yr	-$2,300
Religious Schools	$7,100/yr	$9,200/yr	-$2,100
Independent/Prep	$21,600/yr	$26,900/yr	-$5,300
Elementary (K-5)	$9,400/yr	$11,300/yr	-$1,900
Middle School (6-8)	$11,000/yr	$13,300/yr	-$2,300
High School (9-12)	$13,200/yr	$16,000/yr	-$2,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Pueblo

$143,000

Sandy Springs

$172,900

Choosing Pueblo saves $29,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $59,800.

Sample Schools

Pueblo

Roncalli STEM Academy (Pueblo)

Catholic · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/yr

Pueblo Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $7,800-$9,600/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.