Is private school cheaper in Annapolis or New Orleans?

New Orleans has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $18,200/year in Annapolis. That's $6,400/year less, or $83,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in New Orleans is $6,400/year less than Annapolis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $83,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Annapolis, $7,600/year in New Orleans.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Annapolis averages $18,200/year ($5,850 above average). New Orleans averages $11,800/year ($550 below average).

Private School Cost: Annapolis vs New Orleans

New Orleans averages $6,400/year less for private school (54% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $83,200 per child.

Bottom Line

New Orleans is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $18,200/year in Annapolis. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Annapolis

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

New Orleans

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Annapolis	New Orleans	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,200/yr	$11,800/yr	+$6,400
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$7,600/yr	+$4,800
Independent/Prep	$38,400/yr	$22,000/yr	+$16,400
Elementary (K-5)	$15,500/yr	$9,600/yr	+$5,900
Middle School (6-8)	$18,200/yr	$11,800/yr	+$6,400
High School (9-12)	$21,800/yr	$14,600/yr	+$7,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Annapolis

$236,600

New Orleans

$153,400

Choosing New Orleans saves $83,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $166,400.

Sample Schools

Annapolis

St. Anne's School of Annapolis

Independent (Episcopal) · PK–8 · $28,400/yr

St. Mary's High School (Annapolis)

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,800/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.