Is private school cheaper in Fremont or Garland?

Garland has lower average private school tuition at $11,700/year vs $20,100/year in Fremont. That's $8,400/year less, or $109,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Garland is $8,400/year less than Fremont. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $109,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,100/year in Fremont, $8,000/year in Garland.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Fremont averages $20,100/year ($7,750 above average). Garland averages $11,700/year ($650 below average).

Private School Cost: Fremont vs Garland

Garland averages $8,400/year less for private school (72% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $109,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Garland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,700/year vs $20,100/year in Fremont. Religious schools run $8,000/year on the low end.

Fremont

$20,100

avg tuition/year

$7,750 above national avg

Garland

$11,700

avg tuition/year

$650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fremont	Garland	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,100/yr	$11,700/yr	+$8,400
Religious Schools	$13,100/yr	$8,000/yr	+$5,100
Independent/Prep	$39,000/yr	$24,700/yr	+$14,300
Elementary (K-5)	$17,100/yr	$9,900/yr	+$7,200
Middle School (6-8)	$20,100/yr	$11,700/yr	+$8,400
High School (9-12)	$24,100/yr	$14,000/yr	+$10,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fremont

$261,300

Garland

$152,100

Choosing Garland saves $109,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $218,400.

Sample Schools

Fremont

Mission San Jose High School (Private)

Independent · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Fremont Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $14,800-$17,200/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.