How much does private school cost in Shreveport?

Private school in Shreveport averages $6,000/year in 2026 — 51% below the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $4,500/year; independent and prep schools average $14,500/year. Shreveport has approximately 95 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Shreveport for 2026?

Shreveport private school tuition ranges from $3,100 to $9,900/year. The city average is $6,000/year ($500/month). Religious schools run lower at $4,500/year; top independent day schools can reach $9,900+.

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

Shreveport private school tuition averages $6,000/year, which is 51% below the national average ($12,350/year). Shreveport 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 Shreveport?

The most affordable private schools in Shreveport are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $4,500/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 Shreveport 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Shreveport?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Shreveport's average of $6,000/year, a household income of $50,000+ 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 Shreveport average $6,000/year. 51% below national avg. Religious schools run $4,500/year; independent schools average $14,500/year.

City Average

$6,000

per year

Monthly Est.

$500

per month

Private Schools

in Shreveport

vs National

-$6,350

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in Shreveport (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$5,100/yr

~$425/mo

Middle School (6–8)

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

$6,000/yr

~$500/mo

High School (9–12)

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

$7,200/yr

~$600/mo

Tuition by School Type in Shreveport

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

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

$4,500/yr

-44% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$14,500/yr

-42% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$6,000/yr

-51% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Shreveport

Starting From

$3,100

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$6,000

Typical school

Top End

$9,900+

Elite prep schools

Most Shreveport private schools fall between $3,100 and $9,900/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in Shreveport: 2026 Tuition Data

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

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
Loyola College Prep (Shreveport)	$9,800	Catholic	9–12
Shreve Island School	$12,400	Independent	PK–6

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