Is private school cheaper in Garland or Manchester?

Garland has lower average private school tuition at $11,700/year vs $18,200/year in Manchester. That's $6,500/year less, or $84,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Garland is $6,500/year less than Manchester. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $84,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,000/year in Garland, $10,400/year in Manchester.

How do Garland and Manchester 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). Manchester averages $18,200/year ($5,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Garland vs Manchester

Garland averages $6,500/year less for private school (56% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $84,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Garland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,700/year vs $18,200/year in Manchester. Religious schools run $8,000/year on the low end.

Garland

$11,700

avg tuition/year

$650 below national avg

Lower cost

Manchester

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Garland	Manchester	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,700/yr	$18,200/yr	-$6,500
Religious Schools	$8,000/yr	$10,400/yr	-$2,400
Independent/Prep	$24,700/yr	$39,300/yr	-$14,600
Elementary (K-5)	$9,900/yr	$15,500/yr	-$5,600
Middle School (6-8)	$11,700/yr	$18,200/yr	-$6,500
High School (9-12)	$14,000/yr	$21,800/yr	-$7,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Garland

$152,100

Manchester

$236,600

Choosing Garland saves $84,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $169,000.

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

Manchester

Manchester Central Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Derryfield School (Manchester NH)

Independent · 6–12 · $27,400/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.