Private School Cost: Frederick vs Garland
Garland averages $5,000/year less for private school (43% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $65,000 per child.
Bottom Line
Garland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,700/year vs $16,700/year in Frederick. Religious schools run $8,000/year on the low end.
Frederick
MD
$16,700
avg tuition/year
Garland
TX
$11,700
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Frederick | Garland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $16,700/yr | $11,700/yr | +$5,000 |
| Religious Schools | $11,300/yr | $8,000/yr | +$3,300 |
| Independent/Prep | $35,100/yr | $24,700/yr | +$10,400 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $14,200/yr | $9,900/yr | +$4,300 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $16,700/yr | $11,700/yr | +$5,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $20,000/yr | $14,000/yr | +$6,000 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Frederick
$217,100
Garland
$152,100
Choosing Garland saves $65,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $130,000.
Sample Schools
Frederick
Frederick Classical Charter School (Private Prep)
Independent · K–12 · $11,200/yr
Visitation Academy (Frederick MD)
Catholic · PK–8 · $12,400/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.