Is private school cheaper in Savannah or Stockton?

Savannah has lower average private school tuition at $10,700/year vs $13,800/year in Stockton. That's $3,100/year less, or $40,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Savannah is $3,100/year less than Stockton. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $40,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,400/year in Savannah, $9,000/year in Stockton.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Savannah averages $10,700/year ($1,650 below average). Stockton averages $13,800/year ($1,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Savannah vs Stockton

Savannah averages $3,100/year less for private school (29% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $40,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Savannah is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,700/year vs $13,800/year in Stockton. Religious schools run $7,400/year on the low end.

Savannah

$10,700

avg tuition/year

$1,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Stockton

$13,800

avg tuition/year

$1,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Savannah	Stockton	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,700/yr	$13,800/yr	-$3,100
Religious Schools	$7,400/yr	$9,000/yr	-$1,600
Independent/Prep	$21,700/yr	$26,800/yr	-$5,100
Elementary (K-5)	$9,100/yr	$11,700/yr	-$2,600
Middle School (6-8)	$10,700/yr	$13,800/yr	-$3,100
High School (9-12)	$12,800/yr	$16,600/yr	-$3,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Savannah

$139,100

Stockton

$179,400

Choosing Savannah saves $40,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $80,600.

Sample Schools

Savannah

Savannah Christian Preparatory School

Christian · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Benedictine Military School

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,400/yr

Stockton

St. Mary's High School (Stockton)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr

Stockton Christian School

Christian · PK–12 · $8,600-$10,200/yr

Full Savannah breakdown → Full Stockton breakdown →

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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.