Is private school cheaper in Savannah or West Valley City?

West Valley City has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $10,700/year in Savannah. That's $2,200/year less, or $28,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing West Valley City over Savannah?

Average tuition in West Valley City is $2,200/year less than Savannah. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $28,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,400/year in Savannah, $5,900/year in West Valley City.

How do Savannah and West Valley City 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). West Valley City averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average).

Private School Cost: Savannah vs West Valley City

West Valley City averages $2,200/year less for private school (26% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $28,600 per child.

Bottom Line

West Valley City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $10,700/year in Savannah. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Savannah

$10,700

avg tuition/year

$1,650 below national avg

West Valley City

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Savannah	West Valley City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,700/yr	$8,500/yr	+$2,200
Religious Schools	$7,400/yr	$5,900/yr	+$1,500
Independent/Prep	$21,700/yr	$16,900/yr	+$4,800
Elementary (K-5)	$9,100/yr	$7,200/yr	+$1,900
Middle School (6-8)	$10,700/yr	$8,500/yr	+$2,200
High School (9-12)	$12,800/yr	$10,200/yr	+$2,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Savannah

$139,100

West Valley City

$110,500

Choosing West Valley City saves $28,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $57,200.

Sample Schools

Savannah

Savannah Christian Preparatory School

Christian · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Benedictine Military School

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,400/yr

West Valley City

Merit Preparatory Academy

Independent · K–12 · $8,600-$10,800/yr

Blessed Sacrament School (Salt Lake)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$10,000/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.