Is private school cheaper in Sandy Springs or Santa Clarita?

Sandy Springs has lower average private school tuition at $13,300/year vs $18,000/year in Santa Clarita. That's $4,700/year less, or $61,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Sandy Springs is $4,700/year less than Santa Clarita. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $61,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,200/year in Sandy Springs, $11,700/year in Santa Clarita.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Sandy Springs averages $13,300/year ($950 above average). Santa Clarita averages $18,000/year ($5,650 above average).

Private School Cost: Sandy Springs vs Santa Clarita

Sandy Springs averages $4,700/year less for private school (35% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $61,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Sandy Springs is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,300/year vs $18,000/year in Santa Clarita. Religious schools run $9,200/year on the low end.

Sandy Springs

$13,300

avg tuition/year

$950 above national avg

Lower cost

Santa Clarita

$18,000

avg tuition/year

$5,650 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Sandy Springs	Santa Clarita	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,300/yr	$18,000/yr	-$4,700
Religious Schools	$9,200/yr	$11,700/yr	-$2,500
Independent/Prep	$26,900/yr	$35,100/yr	-$8,200
Elementary (K-5)	$11,300/yr	$15,300/yr	-$4,000
Middle School (6-8)	$13,300/yr	$18,000/yr	-$4,700
High School (9-12)	$16,000/yr	$21,600/yr	-$5,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Sandy Springs

$172,900

Santa Clarita

$234,000

Choosing Sandy Springs saves $61,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $122,200.

Sample Schools

Sandy Springs

The Westminster Schools

Independent · PK–12 · $38,400/yr

Holy Innocents' Episcopal School

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

Santa Clarita

The Masters School (Santa Clarita)

Christian · K–12 · $14,800/yr

West Ranch Academy

Independent · 9–12 · $12,400/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.