Is private school cheaper in Athens or Garland?

Athens has lower average private school tuition at $10,100/year vs $11,700/year in Garland. That's $1,600/year less, or $20,800 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Athens over Garland?

Average tuition in Athens is $1,600/year less than Garland. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $20,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in Athens, $8,000/year in Garland.

How do Athens and Garland private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Athens averages $10,100/year ($2,250 below average). Garland averages $11,700/year ($650 below average).

Private School Cost: Athens vs Garland

Athens averages $1,600/year less for private school (16% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $20,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Athens is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,100/year vs $11,700/year in Garland. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Athens

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Garland

$11,700

avg tuition/year

$650 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Athens	Garland	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,100/yr	$11,700/yr	-$1,600
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$8,000/yr	-$1,000
Independent/Prep	$20,500/yr	$24,700/yr	-$4,200
Elementary (K-5)	$8,600/yr	$9,900/yr	-$1,300
Middle School (6-8)	$10,100/yr	$11,700/yr	-$1,600
High School (9-12)	$12,100/yr	$14,000/yr	-$1,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Athens

$131,300

Garland

$152,100

Choosing Athens saves $20,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $41,600.

Sample Schools

Athens

Athens Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $18,200/yr

Prince Avenue Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr

Garland

Lakeview Centennial Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Prince of Peace Catholic School

Catholic · K–8 · $8,800-$10,600/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.