Is private school cheaper in San Jose or Sandy Springs?

Sandy Springs has lower average private school tuition at $13,300/year vs $25,200/year in San Jose. That's $11,900/year less, or $154,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Sandy Springs is $11,900/year less than San Jose. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $154,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,800/year in San Jose, $9,200/year in Sandy Springs.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. San Jose averages $25,200/year ($12,850 above average). Sandy Springs averages $13,300/year ($950 above average).

Private School Cost: San Jose vs Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs averages $11,900/year less for private school (89% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $154,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Sandy Springs is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,300/year vs $25,200/year in San Jose. Religious schools run $9,200/year on the low end.

San Jose

$25,200

avg tuition/year

$12,850 above national avg

Sandy Springs

$13,300

avg tuition/year

$950 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	San Jose	Sandy Springs	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$25,200/yr	$13,300/yr	+$11,900
Religious Schools	$13,800/yr	$9,200/yr	+$4,600
Independent/Prep	$40,500/yr	$26,900/yr	+$13,600
Elementary (K-5)	$20,500/yr	$11,300/yr	+$9,200
Middle School (6-8)	$25,200/yr	$13,300/yr	+$11,900
High School (9-12)	$31,200/yr	$16,000/yr	+$15,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

San Jose

$327,600

Sandy Springs

$172,900

Choosing Sandy Springs saves $154,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $309,400.

Sample Schools

San Jose

Harker School

Independent · K–12 · $48,200-$51,600/yr

Bellarmine College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,800/yr

Archbishop Mitty High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $21,400/yr

Presentation High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $20,800/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.