Private School Cost: Boise vs Shreveport
Shreveport averages $2,000/year less for private school (33% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $26,000 per child.
Bottom Line
Shreveport is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,000/year vs $8,000/year in Boise. Religious schools run $4,500/year on the low end.
Boise
ID
$8,000
avg tuition/year
Shreveport
LA
$6,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Boise | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $8,000/yr | $6,000/yr | +$2,000 |
| Religious Schools | $5,500/yr | $4,500/yr | +$1,000 |
| Independent/Prep | $15,500/yr | $14,500/yr | +$1,000 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $6,800/yr | $5,100/yr | +$1,700 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $8,000/yr | $6,000/yr | +$2,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $9,600/yr | $7,200/yr | +$2,400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Boise
$104,000
Shreveport
$78,000
Choosing Shreveport saves $26,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $52,000.
Sample Schools
Boise
The Ambrose School (Boise)
Christian Classical · PK–12 · $12,200-$14,800/yr
Boise Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr
Shreveport
Loyola College Prep (Shreveport)
Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr
Shreve Island School
Independent · PK–6 · $12,400/yr
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.