Is private school cheaper in Clarksville or New Orleans?

Clarksville has lower average private school tuition at $9,600/year vs $11,800/year in New Orleans. That's $2,200/year less, or $28,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Clarksville is $2,200/year less than New Orleans. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $28,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,800/year in Clarksville, $7,600/year in New Orleans.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Clarksville averages $9,600/year ($2,750 below average). New Orleans averages $11,800/year ($550 below average).

Private School Cost: Clarksville vs New Orleans

Clarksville averages $2,200/year less for private school (23% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $28,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Clarksville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,600/year vs $11,800/year in New Orleans. Religious schools run $6,800/year on the low end.

Clarksville

$9,600

avg tuition/year

$2,750 below national avg

Lower cost

New Orleans

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Clarksville	New Orleans	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,600/yr	$11,800/yr	-$2,200
Religious Schools	$6,800/yr	$7,600/yr	-$800
Independent/Prep	$20,300/yr	$22,000/yr	-$1,700
Elementary (K-5)	$8,200/yr	$9,600/yr	-$1,400
Middle School (6-8)	$9,600/yr	$11,800/yr	-$2,200
High School (9-12)	$11,500/yr	$14,600/yr	-$3,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Clarksville

$124,800

New Orleans

$153,400

Choosing Clarksville saves $28,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $57,200.

Sample Schools

Clarksville

New Providence Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr

West Creek Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,200-$10,400/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.