Is private school cheaper in Sandy Springs or Scranton?

Scranton has lower average private school tuition at $12,200/year vs $13,300/year in Sandy Springs. That's $1,100/year less, or $14,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Scranton is $1,100/year less than Sandy Springs. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $14,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,200/year in Sandy Springs, $7,800/year in Scranton.

How do Sandy Springs and Scranton 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). Scranton averages $12,200/year ($150 below average).

Private School Cost: Sandy Springs vs Scranton

Scranton averages $1,100/year less for private school (9% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $14,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Scranton is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,200/year vs $13,300/year in Sandy Springs. Religious schools run $7,800/year on the low end.

Sandy Springs

$13,300

avg tuition/year

$950 above national avg

Scranton

$12,200

avg tuition/year

$150 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Sandy Springs	Scranton	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,300/yr	$12,200/yr	+$1,100
Religious Schools	$9,200/yr	$7,800/yr	+$1,400
Independent/Prep	$26,900/yr	$28,300/yr	-$1,400
Elementary (K-5)	$11,300/yr	$10,400/yr	+$900
Middle School (6-8)	$13,300/yr	$12,200/yr	+$1,100
High School (9-12)	$16,000/yr	$14,600/yr	+$1,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Sandy Springs

$172,900

Scranton

$158,600

Choosing Scranton saves $14,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $28,600.

Sample Schools

Sandy Springs

The Westminster Schools

Independent · PK–12 · $38,400/yr

Holy Innocents' Episcopal School

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

Scranton

Holy Cross High School (Dunmore)

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/yr

Wyoming Seminary

Independent · 9–12 · $36,800-$42,000/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.