Private School Cost: Dayton vs Garland
Dayton averages $3,600/year less for private school (44% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $46,800 per child.
Bottom Line
Dayton is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,100/year vs $11,700/year in Garland. Religious schools run $5,700/year on the low end.
Dayton
OH
$8,100
avg tuition/year
Garland
TX
$11,700
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Dayton | Garland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $8,100/yr | $11,700/yr | -$3,600 |
| Religious Schools | $5,700/yr | $8,000/yr | -$2,300 |
| Independent/Prep | $18,700/yr | $24,700/yr | -$6,000 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $6,900/yr | $9,900/yr | -$3,000 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $8,100/yr | $11,700/yr | -$3,600 |
| High School (9-12) | $9,700/yr | $14,000/yr | -$4,300 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Dayton
$105,300
Garland
$152,100
Choosing Dayton saves $46,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $93,600.
Sample Schools
Dayton
Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $11,400/yr
Dayton Christian Schools
Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$12,000/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
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.