Is private school cheaper in Santa Rosa or Savannah?

Savannah has lower average private school tuition at $10,700/year vs $17,600/year in Santa Rosa. That's $6,900/year less, or $89,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Savannah over Santa Rosa?

Average tuition in Savannah is $6,900/year less than Santa Rosa. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $89,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,400/year in Santa Rosa, $7,400/year in Savannah.

How do Santa Rosa and Savannah private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Santa Rosa averages $17,600/year ($5,250 above average). Savannah averages $10,700/year ($1,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Santa Rosa vs Savannah

Savannah averages $6,900/year less for private school (64% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $89,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Savannah is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,700/year vs $17,600/year in Santa Rosa. Religious schools run $7,400/year on the low end.

Santa Rosa

$17,600

avg tuition/year

$5,250 above national avg

Savannah

$10,700

avg tuition/year

$1,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Santa Rosa	Savannah	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$17,600/yr	$10,700/yr	+$6,900
Religious Schools	$11,400/yr	$7,400/yr	+$4,000
Independent/Prep	$34,200/yr	$21,700/yr	+$12,500
Elementary (K-5)	$15,000/yr	$9,100/yr	+$5,900
Middle School (6-8)	$17,600/yr	$10,700/yr	+$6,900
High School (9-12)	$21,100/yr	$12,800/yr	+$8,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Santa Rosa

$228,800

Savannah

$139,100

Choosing Savannah saves $89,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $179,400.

Sample Schools

Santa Rosa

Cardinal Newman High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,200/yr

Rincon Valley Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr

Savannah

Savannah Christian Preparatory School

Christian · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Benedictine Military School

Catholic · 9–12 · $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.