Is private school cheaper in Garland or Lakewood?

Garland has lower average private school tuition at $11,700/year vs $13,400/year in Lakewood. That's $1,700/year less, or $22,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Garland is $1,700/year less than Lakewood. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $22,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,000/year in Garland, $8,700/year in Lakewood.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Garland averages $11,700/year ($650 below average). Lakewood averages $13,400/year ($1,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Garland vs Lakewood

Garland averages $1,700/year less for private school (15% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $22,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Garland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,700/year vs $13,400/year in Lakewood. Religious schools run $8,000/year on the low end.

Garland

$11,700

avg tuition/year

$650 below national avg

Lower cost

Lakewood

$13,400

avg tuition/year

$1,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Garland	Lakewood	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,700/yr	$13,400/yr	-$1,700
Religious Schools	$8,000/yr	$8,700/yr	-$700
Independent/Prep	$24,700/yr	$26,500/yr	-$1,800
Elementary (K-5)	$9,900/yr	$11,400/yr	-$1,500
Middle School (6-8)	$11,700/yr	$13,400/yr	-$1,700
High School (9-12)	$14,000/yr	$16,100/yr	-$2,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Garland

$152,100

Lakewood

$174,200

Choosing Garland saves $22,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $44,200.

Sample Schools

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

Lakewood

Colorado Academy (Lakewood area)

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400/yr

Chatfield Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/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.