Is private school cheaper in Garland or New Haven?

Garland has lower average private school tuition at $11,700/year vs $22,400/year in New Haven. That's $10,700/year less, or $139,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Garland is $10,700/year less than New Haven. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $139,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,000/year in Garland, $12,400/year in New Haven.

How do Garland and New Haven 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). New Haven averages $22,400/year ($10,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Garland vs New Haven

Garland averages $10,700/year less for private school (91% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $139,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Garland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,700/year vs $22,400/year in New Haven. Religious schools run $8,000/year on the low end.

Garland

$11,700

avg tuition/year

$650 below national avg

Lower cost

New Haven

$22,400

avg tuition/year

$10,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Garland	New Haven	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,700/yr	$22,400/yr	-$10,700
Religious Schools	$8,000/yr	$12,400/yr	-$4,400
Independent/Prep	$24,700/yr	$44,600/yr	-$19,900
Elementary (K-5)	$9,900/yr	$19,000/yr	-$9,100
Middle School (6-8)	$11,700/yr	$22,400/yr	-$10,700
High School (9-12)	$14,000/yr	$26,900/yr	-$12,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Garland

$152,100

New Haven

$291,200

Choosing Garland saves $139,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $278,200.

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

New Haven

Hopkins School (New Haven)

Independent · 7–12 · $43,200/yr

Sacred Heart Academy (Hamden)

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/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.