Is private school cheaper in Sandy Springs or Spokane?

Spokane has lower average private school tuition at $12,800/year vs $13,300/year in Sandy Springs. That's $500/year less, or $6,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Spokane is $500/year less than Sandy Springs. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $6,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,200/year in Sandy Springs, $8,700/year in Spokane.

How do Sandy Springs and Spokane 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). Spokane averages $12,800/year ($450 above average).

Private School Cost: Sandy Springs vs Spokane

Spokane averages $500/year less for private school (4% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $6,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Spokane is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,800/year vs $13,300/year in Sandy Springs. Religious schools run $8,700/year on the low end.

Sandy Springs

$13,300

avg tuition/year

$950 above national avg

Spokane

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Sandy Springs	Spokane	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,300/yr	$12,800/yr	+$500
Religious Schools	$9,200/yr	$8,700/yr	+$500
Independent/Prep	$26,900/yr	$27,400/yr	-$500
Elementary (K-5)	$11,300/yr	$10,900/yr	+$400
Middle School (6-8)	$13,300/yr	$12,800/yr	+$500
High School (9-12)	$16,000/yr	$15,400/yr	+$600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Sandy Springs

$172,900

Spokane

$166,400

Choosing Spokane saves $6,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $13,000.

Sample Schools

Sandy Springs

The Westminster Schools

Independent · PK–12 · $38,400/yr

Holy Innocents' Episcopal School

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

Spokane

Gonzaga Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,400/yr

Spokane Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$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.