Is private school cheaper in San Diego or Savannah?

Savannah has lower average private school tuition at $10,700/year vs $21,200/year in San Diego. That's $10,500/year less, or $136,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Savannah is $10,500/year less than San Diego. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $136,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,500/year in San Diego, $7,400/year in Savannah.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. San Diego averages $21,200/year ($8,850 above average). Savannah averages $10,700/year ($1,650 below average).

Private School Cost: San Diego vs Savannah

Savannah averages $10,500/year less for private school (98% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $136,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Savannah is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,700/year vs $21,200/year in San Diego. Religious schools run $7,400/year on the low end.

San Diego

$21,200

avg tuition/year

$8,850 above national avg

Savannah

$10,700

avg tuition/year

$1,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	San Diego	Savannah	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$21,200/yr	$10,700/yr	+$10,500
Religious Schools	$11,500/yr	$7,400/yr	+$4,100
Independent/Prep	$36,500/yr	$21,700/yr	+$14,800
Elementary (K-5)	$17,500/yr	$9,100/yr	+$8,400
Middle School (6-8)	$21,200/yr	$10,700/yr	+$10,500
High School (9-12)	$26,000/yr	$12,800/yr	+$13,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

San Diego

$275,600

Savannah

$139,100

Choosing Savannah saves $136,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $273,000.

Sample Schools

San Diego

Bishop's School

Independent · 7–12 · $43,200/yr

La Jolla Country Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $38,800-$41,200/yr

Francis Parker School

Independent · K–12 · $36,400-$38,800/yr

Cathedral Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $19,800/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.