Is private school cheaper in Albany or Shreveport?

Shreveport has lower average private school tuition at $6,000/year vs $19,700/year in Albany. That's $13,700/year less, or $178,100 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Shreveport over Albany?

Average tuition in Shreveport is $13,700/year less than Albany. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $178,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,300/year in Albany, $4,500/year in Shreveport.

How do Albany and Shreveport private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Albany averages $19,700/year ($7,350 above average). Shreveport averages $6,000/year ($6,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Albany vs Shreveport

Shreveport averages $13,700/year less for private school (228% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $178,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Shreveport is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,000/year vs $19,700/year in Albany. Religious schools run $4,500/year on the low end.

Albany

$19,700

avg tuition/year

$7,350 above national avg

Shreveport

$6,000

avg tuition/year

$6,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Albany	Shreveport	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,700/yr	$6,000/yr	+$13,700
Religious Schools	$11,300/yr	$4,500/yr	+$6,800
Independent/Prep	$41,900/yr	$14,500/yr	+$27,400
Elementary (K-5)	$16,700/yr	$5,100/yr	+$11,600
Middle School (6-8)	$19,700/yr	$6,000/yr	+$13,700
High School (9-12)	$23,600/yr	$7,200/yr	+$16,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Albany

$256,100

Shreveport

$78,000

Choosing Shreveport saves $178,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $356,200.

Sample Schools

Albany

Albany Academy (NY)

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Vincentian Institute

Catholic · PK–12 · $12,800/yr

Shreveport

Loyola College Prep (Shreveport)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Shreve Island School

Independent · PK–6 · $12,400/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.