Private School Cost: Denton vs Garland
Garland averages $300/year less for private school (3% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $3,900 per child.
Bottom Line
Garland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,700/year vs $12,000/year in Denton. Religious schools run $8,000/year on the low end.
Denton
TX
$12,000
avg tuition/year
Garland
TX
$11,700
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Denton | Garland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,000/yr | $11,700/yr | +$300 |
| Religious Schools | $8,200/yr | $8,000/yr | +$200 |
| Independent/Prep | $25,400/yr | $24,700/yr | +$700 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,200/yr | $9,900/yr | +$300 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,000/yr | $11,700/yr | +$300 |
| High School (9-12) | $14,400/yr | $14,000/yr | +$400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Denton
$156,000
Garland
$152,100
Choosing Garland saves $3,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $7,800.
Sample Schools
Denton
Argyle Christian Academy
Christian · PK–12 · $10,200-$12,400/yr
Denton Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/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.