Is private school cheaper in Garland or Trenton?

Garland has lower average private school tuition at $11,700/year vs $16,800/year in Trenton. That's $5,100/year less, or $66,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Garland is $5,100/year less than Trenton. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $66,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,000/year in Garland, $10,800/year in Trenton.

How do Garland and Trenton 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). Trenton averages $16,800/year ($4,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Garland vs Trenton

Garland averages $5,100/year less for private school (44% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $66,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Garland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,700/year vs $16,800/year in Trenton. Religious schools run $8,000/year on the low end.

Garland

$11,700

avg tuition/year

$650 below national avg

Lower cost

Trenton

$16,800

avg tuition/year

$4,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Garland	Trenton	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,700/yr	$16,800/yr	-$5,100
Religious Schools	$8,000/yr	$10,800/yr	-$2,800
Independent/Prep	$24,700/yr	$35,800/yr	-$11,100
Elementary (K-5)	$9,900/yr	$14,300/yr	-$4,400
Middle School (6-8)	$11,700/yr	$16,800/yr	-$5,100
High School (9-12)	$14,000/yr	$20,200/yr	-$6,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Garland

$152,100

Trenton

$218,400

Choosing Garland saves $66,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $132,600.

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

Trenton

Notre Dame High School (Trenton NJ)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr

Trenton Catholic Academy

Catholic · K–12 · $12,400/yr

Full Garland breakdown → Full Trenton breakdown →

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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.