How to Pay for Private School

According to Private School Review, as of the 2019-20 school year, there are 133 top private schools in Atlanta, Georgia, serving 30,588 students. Researchers note that the average private school tuition is $11,025 for elementary schools and $18,661 for high school students. Here’s a comprehensive list of Georgia Private Schools, as ranked by tuition costs. Spoiler alert: The Darlington School in Rome tops out as the highest tuition cost again this school year at over $51,000 a year.

Today, private schools strive to meet each family’s financial needs based on their fiscal picture. As a separate part of the application process, prospective families are asked to submit tax returns and other supplemental materials in order to generate a tailored estimate for each family. Moving forward, schools offer several payment plan options (some even with discounts!) if families opt to pay all up front or by term. Again, these options vary with each school. The majority of schools allow families to pay through an online portal or bill pay options with auto-pay like you would expect to handle with other utility bills.