How much does private school cost in Lafayette?

Private school in Lafayette averages $6,200/year in 2026 — 50% below the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $4,600/year; independent and prep schools average $14,900/year. Lafayette has approximately 110 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Lafayette for 2026?

Lafayette private school tuition ranges from $3,200 to $10,100/year. The city average is $6,200/year ($517/month). Religious schools run lower at $4,600/year; top independent day schools can reach $10,100+.

How does Lafayette private school cost compare to the national average?

Lafayette private school tuition averages $6,200/year, which is 50% below the national average ($12,350/year). Lafayette is more affordable than the national average for private school, with a higher share of parish-subsidized religious schools.

What are the most affordable private schools in Lafayette?

The most affordable private schools in Lafayette are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $4,600/year. Parish-subsidized Catholic schools often run $6,000–$12,000/year — the lowest-cost private option in most metro areas. Families with financial need can apply for aid; about 27% of private school students nationally receive need-based grants averaging 48% of tuition.

Private School Cost in Lafayette 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Lafayette?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Lafayette's average of $6,200/year, a household income of $52,000+ is generally needed without financial strain. Need-based aid and merit scholarships are available at most schools — always ask the admissions office.

Private schools in Lafayette average $6,200/year. 50% below national avg. Religious schools run $4,600/year; independent schools average $14,900/year.

City Average

$6,200

per year

Monthly Est.

$517

per month

Private Schools

110

in Lafayette

vs National

-$6,150

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in Lafayette (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$5,300/yr

~$441/mo

Middle School (6–8)

Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.

$6,200/yr

~$516/mo

High School (9–12)

Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.

$7,400/yr

~$616/mo

Tuition by School Type in Lafayette

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.

$4,600/yr

-43% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$14,900/yr

-40% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$6,200/yr

-50% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Lafayette

Starting From

$3,200

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$6,200

Typical school

Top End

$10,100+

Elite prep schools

Most Lafayette private schools fall between $3,200 and $10,100/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in Lafayette: 2026 Tuition Data

Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
Teurlings Catholic High School	$9,600	Catholic	9–12
Ascension Episcopal School (Lafayette)	$14,800	Independent (Episcopal)	PK–12

Tuition data sourced from school websites (2025–26 academic year). Financial aid can reduce the net cost substantially — ask each school about aid availability.