Is private school cheaper in Baton Rouge or Little Rock?

Baton Rouge has lower average private school tuition at $6,500/year vs $6,600/year in Little Rock. That's $100/year less, or $1,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Baton Rouge over Little Rock?

Average tuition in Baton Rouge is $100/year less than Little Rock. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $1,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $4,800/year in Baton Rouge, $5,000/year in Little Rock.

How do Baton Rouge and Little Rock private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Baton Rouge averages $6,500/year ($5,850 below average). Little Rock averages $6,600/year ($5,750 below average).

Private School Cost: Baton Rouge vs Little Rock

Baton Rouge averages $100/year less for private school (2% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $1,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Baton Rouge is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,500/year vs $6,600/year in Little Rock. Religious schools run $4,800/year on the low end.

Baton Rouge

$6,500

avg tuition/year

$5,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Little Rock

$6,600

avg tuition/year

$5,750 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Baton Rouge	Little Rock	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$6,500/yr	$6,600/yr	-$100
Religious Schools	$4,800/yr	$5,000/yr	-$200
Independent/Prep	$15,700/yr	$13,100/yr	+$2,600
Elementary (K-5)	$5,500/yr	$5,600/yr	-$100
Middle School (6-8)	$6,500/yr	$6,600/yr	-$100
High School (9-12)	$7,800/yr	$7,900/yr	-$100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Baton Rouge

$84,500

Little Rock

$85,800

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

Sample Schools

Baton Rouge

Catholic High School (Baton Rouge)

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/yr

Episcopal High School (Baton Rouge)

Independent (Episcopal) · 8–12 · $22,400/yr

Little Rock

Pulaski Academy (Little Rock)

Independent · PK–12 · $11,800/yr

Mount St. Mary Academy

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/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.