Is private school cheaper in Anchorage or New Orleans?

New Orleans has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $11,900/year in Anchorage. That's $100/year less, or $1,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in New Orleans is $100/year less than Anchorage. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $1,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,900/year in Anchorage, $7,600/year in New Orleans.

How do Anchorage and New Orleans private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Anchorage averages $11,900/year ($450 below average). New Orleans averages $11,800/year ($550 below average).

Private School Cost: Anchorage vs New Orleans

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

Bottom Line

New Orleans is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $11,900/year in Anchorage. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Anchorage

$11,900

avg tuition/year

$450 below national avg

New Orleans

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Anchorage	New Orleans	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,900/yr	$11,800/yr	+$100
Religious Schools	$7,900/yr	$7,600/yr	+$300
Independent/Prep	$21,500/yr	$22,000/yr	-$500
Elementary (K-5)	$10,100/yr	$9,600/yr	+$500
Middle School (6-8)	$11,900/yr	$11,800/yr	+$100
High School (9-12)	$14,300/yr	$14,600/yr	-$300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Anchorage

$154,700

New Orleans

$153,400

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

Sample Schools

Anchorage

Pacific Northern Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Holy Rosary Academy (Anchorage)

Catholic · PK–8 · $9,600-$11,800/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.