Is private school cheaper in Sandy Springs or Seattle?

Sandy Springs has lower average private school tuition at $13,300/year vs $24,500/year in Seattle. That's $11,200/year less, or $145,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Sandy Springs is $11,200/year less than Seattle. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $145,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,200/year in Sandy Springs, $13,200/year in Seattle.

How do Sandy Springs and Seattle 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). Seattle averages $24,500/year ($12,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Sandy Springs vs Seattle

Sandy Springs averages $11,200/year less for private school (84% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $145,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Sandy Springs is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,300/year vs $24,500/year in Seattle. Religious schools run $9,200/year on the low end.

Sandy Springs

$13,300

avg tuition/year

$950 above national avg

Lower cost

Seattle

$24,500

avg tuition/year

$12,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Sandy Springs	Seattle	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,300/yr	$24,500/yr	-$11,200
Religious Schools	$9,200/yr	$13,200/yr	-$4,000
Independent/Prep	$26,900/yr	$38,000/yr	-$11,100
Elementary (K-5)	$11,300/yr	$20,000/yr	-$8,700
Middle School (6-8)	$13,300/yr	$24,500/yr	-$11,200
High School (9-12)	$16,000/yr	$30,500/yr	-$14,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Sandy Springs

$172,900

Seattle

$318,500

Choosing Sandy Springs saves $145,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $291,200.

Sample Schools

Sandy Springs

The Westminster Schools

Independent · PK–12 · $38,400/yr

Holy Innocents' Episcopal School

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

Seattle

University Prep

Independent · 6–12 · $42,800/yr

Northwest School

Independent · 6–12 · $39,400/yr

Seattle Prep

Catholic · 9–12 · $21,200/yr

O'Dea High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,800/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.