Private School Cost: Cheyenne vs Shreveport
Shreveport averages $1,900/year less for private school (32% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $24,700 per child.
Bottom Line
Shreveport is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,000/year vs $7,900/year in Cheyenne. Religious schools run $4,500/year on the low end.
Cheyenne
WY
$7,900
avg tuition/year
Shreveport
LA
$6,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Cheyenne | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $7,900/yr | $6,000/yr | +$1,900 |
| Religious Schools | $5,500/yr | $4,500/yr | +$1,000 |
| Independent/Prep | $15,200/yr | $14,500/yr | +$700 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $6,700/yr | $5,100/yr | +$1,600 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $7,900/yr | $6,000/yr | +$1,900 |
| High School (9-12) | $9,500/yr | $7,200/yr | +$2,300 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Cheyenne
$102,700
Shreveport
$78,000
Choosing Shreveport saves $24,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $49,400.
Sample Schools
Cheyenne
Cheyenne Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/yr
Saint Mary Cathedral School (Cheyenne)
Catholic · K–8 · $7,600-$9,400/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.