Is private school cheaper in Sandy Springs or Tucson?

Tucson has lower average private school tuition at $10,800/year vs $13,300/year in Sandy Springs. That's $2,500/year less, or $32,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Tucson is $2,500/year less than Sandy Springs. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $32,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,200/year in Sandy Springs, $7,200/year in Tucson.

How do Sandy Springs and Tucson 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). Tucson averages $10,800/year ($1,550 below average).

Private School Cost: Sandy Springs vs Tucson

Tucson averages $2,500/year less for private school (23% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $32,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Tucson is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,800/year vs $13,300/year in Sandy Springs. Religious schools run $7,200/year on the low end.

Sandy Springs

$13,300

avg tuition/year

$950 above national avg

Tucson

$10,800

avg tuition/year

$1,550 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Sandy Springs	Tucson	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,300/yr	$10,800/yr	+$2,500
Religious Schools	$9,200/yr	$7,200/yr	+$2,000
Independent/Prep	$26,900/yr	$20,500/yr	+$6,400
Elementary (K-5)	$11,300/yr	$8,800/yr	+$2,500
Middle School (6-8)	$13,300/yr	$10,800/yr	+$2,500
High School (9-12)	$16,000/yr	$13,400/yr	+$2,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Sandy Springs

$172,900

Tucson

$140,400

Choosing Tucson saves $32,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $65,000.

Sample Schools

Sandy Springs

The Westminster Schools

Independent · PK–12 · $38,400/yr

Holy Innocents' Episcopal School

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

Tucson

Basis Tucson North

Charter (Free) · 5–12

Salpointe Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $10,200-$11,800/yr

Tanque Verde School

Public District · K–12

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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.