Is private school cheaper in Dallas or New Orleans?

New Orleans has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $17,200/year in Dallas. That's $5,400/year less, or $70,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in New Orleans is $5,400/year less than Dallas. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $70,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,500/year in Dallas, $7,600/year in New Orleans.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Dallas averages $17,200/year ($4,850 above average). New Orleans averages $11,800/year ($550 below average).

Private School Cost: Dallas vs New Orleans

New Orleans averages $5,400/year less for private school (46% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $70,200 per child.

Bottom Line

New Orleans is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $17,200/year in Dallas. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Dallas

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

New Orleans

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Dallas	New Orleans	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$17,200/yr	$11,800/yr	+$5,400
Religious Schools	$9,500/yr	$7,600/yr	+$1,900
Independent/Prep	$30,000/yr	$22,000/yr	+$8,000
Elementary (K-5)	$14,000/yr	$9,600/yr	+$4,400
Middle School (6-8)	$17,200/yr	$11,800/yr	+$5,400
High School (9-12)	$21,000/yr	$14,600/yr	+$6,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Dallas

$223,600

New Orleans

$153,400

Choosing New Orleans saves $70,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $140,400.

Sample Schools

Dallas

Greenhill School

Independent · PK–12 · $38,400-$41,200/yr

St. Mark's School of Texas

Independent · 1–12 · $38,200/yr

Hockaday School

Independent · PK–12 · $39,800/yr

Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas

Catholic · 9–12 · $21,800/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.