Is private school cheaper in Garland or New Orleans?

Garland has lower average private school tuition at $11,700/year vs $11,800/year in New Orleans. That's $100/year less, or $1,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Garland is $100/year less than New Orleans. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $1,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,000/year in Garland, $7,600/year in New Orleans.

How do Garland and New Orleans 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 Orleans averages $11,800/year ($550 below average).

Private School Cost: Garland vs New Orleans

Garland averages $100/year less for private school (1% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $1,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Garland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,700/year vs $11,800/year in New Orleans. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Garland

$11,700

avg tuition/year

$650 below national avg

Lower cost

New Orleans

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Garland	New Orleans	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,700/yr	$11,800/yr	-$100
Religious Schools	$8,000/yr	$7,600/yr	+$400
Independent/Prep	$24,700/yr	$22,000/yr	+$2,700
Elementary (K-5)	$9,900/yr	$9,600/yr	+$300
Middle School (6-8)	$11,700/yr	$11,800/yr	-$100
High School (9-12)	$14,000/yr	$14,600/yr	-$600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Garland

$152,100

New Orleans

$153,400

Choosing Garland saves $1,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $2,600.

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 Orleans

Tulane-affiliated University Schools

Independent · PK–12 · $21,400-$23,800/yr

Jesuit High School New Orleans

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,400/yr

Ursuline Academy (New Orleans)

Catholic · 6–12 · $13,200/yr

Brother Martin High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,800/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.