Is private school cheaper in Elk Grove or New Orleans?

New Orleans has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $16,500/year in Elk Grove. That's $4,700/year less, or $61,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in New Orleans is $4,700/year less than Elk Grove. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $61,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,700/year in Elk Grove, $7,600/year in New Orleans.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Elk Grove averages $16,500/year ($4,150 above average). New Orleans averages $11,800/year ($550 below average).

Private School Cost: Elk Grove vs New Orleans

New Orleans averages $4,700/year less for private school (40% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $61,100 per child.

Bottom Line

New Orleans is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $16,500/year in Elk Grove. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Elk Grove

$16,500

avg tuition/year

$4,150 above national avg

New Orleans

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Elk Grove	New Orleans	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,500/yr	$11,800/yr	+$4,700
Religious Schools	$10,700/yr	$7,600/yr	+$3,100
Independent/Prep	$32,000/yr	$22,000/yr	+$10,000
Elementary (K-5)	$14,000/yr	$9,600/yr	+$4,400
Middle School (6-8)	$16,500/yr	$11,800/yr	+$4,700
High School (9-12)	$19,800/yr	$14,600/yr	+$5,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Elk Grove

$214,500

New Orleans

$153,400

Choosing New Orleans saves $61,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $122,200.

Sample Schools

Elk Grove

Laguna Creek Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Father Keith B. Kenny School

Catholic · K–8 · $8,400-$10,200/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.