Is private school cheaper in Rockford or Sandy Springs?

Rockford has lower average private school tuition at $10,900/year vs $13,300/year in Sandy Springs. That's $2,400/year less, or $31,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Rockford is $2,400/year less than Sandy Springs. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $31,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,900/year in Rockford, $9,200/year in Sandy Springs.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Rockford averages $10,900/year ($1,450 below average). Sandy Springs averages $13,300/year ($950 above average).

Private School Cost: Rockford vs Sandy Springs

Rockford averages $2,400/year less for private school (22% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $31,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Rockford is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,900/year vs $13,300/year in Sandy Springs. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.

Rockford

$10,900

avg tuition/year

$1,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Sandy Springs

$13,300

avg tuition/year

$950 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Rockford	Sandy Springs	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,900/yr	$13,300/yr	-$2,400
Religious Schools	$6,900/yr	$9,200/yr	-$2,300
Independent/Prep	$25,100/yr	$26,900/yr	-$1,800
Elementary (K-5)	$9,300/yr	$11,300/yr	-$2,000
Middle School (6-8)	$10,900/yr	$13,300/yr	-$2,400
High School (9-12)	$13,100/yr	$16,000/yr	-$2,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Rockford

$141,700

Sandy Springs

$172,900

Choosing Rockford saves $31,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $62,400.

Sample Schools

Rockford

Keith Country Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $11,200-$14,400/yr

Boylan Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/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.