Is private school cheaper in Savannah or Thornton?

Savannah has lower average private school tuition at $10,700/year vs $13,100/year in Thornton. That's $2,400/year less, or $31,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Savannah is $2,400/year less than Thornton. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $31,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,400/year in Savannah, $8,500/year in Thornton.

How do Savannah and Thornton 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). Thornton averages $13,100/year ($750 above average).

Private School Cost: Savannah vs Thornton

Savannah averages $2,400/year less for private school (22% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $31,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Savannah is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,700/year vs $13,100/year in Thornton. Religious schools run $7,400/year on the low end.

Savannah

$10,700

avg tuition/year

$1,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Thornton

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Savannah	Thornton	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,700/yr	$13,100/yr	-$2,400
Religious Schools	$7,400/yr	$8,500/yr	-$1,100
Independent/Prep	$21,700/yr	$25,700/yr	-$4,000
Elementary (K-5)	$9,100/yr	$11,100/yr	-$2,000
Middle School (6-8)	$10,700/yr	$13,100/yr	-$2,400
High School (9-12)	$12,800/yr	$15,700/yr	-$2,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Savannah

$139,100

Thornton

$170,300

Choosing Savannah saves $31,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $62,400.

Sample Schools

Savannah

Savannah Christian Preparatory School

Christian · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Benedictine Military School

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,400/yr

Thornton

Thornton Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

St. Pius X Catholic School (Thornton)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,400-$10,200/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.