Is private school cheaper in Fort Worth or New Orleans?

New Orleans has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $13,500/year in Fort Worth. That's $1,700/year less, or $22,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in New Orleans is $1,700/year less than Fort Worth. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $22,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,800/year in Fort Worth, $7,600/year in New Orleans.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Fort Worth averages $13,500/year ($1,150 above average). New Orleans averages $11,800/year ($550 below average).

Private School Cost: Fort Worth vs New Orleans

New Orleans averages $1,700/year less for private school (14% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $22,100 per child.

Bottom Line

New Orleans is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $13,500/year in Fort Worth. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Fort Worth

$13,500

avg tuition/year

$1,150 above national avg

New Orleans

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Worth	New Orleans	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,500/yr	$11,800/yr	+$1,700
Religious Schools	$8,800/yr	$7,600/yr	+$1,200
Independent/Prep	$25,000/yr	$22,000/yr	+$3,000
Elementary (K-5)	$11,000/yr	$9,600/yr	+$1,400
Middle School (6-8)	$13,500/yr	$11,800/yr	+$1,700
High School (9-12)	$16,600/yr	$14,600/yr	+$2,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Worth

$175,500

New Orleans

$153,400

Choosing New Orleans saves $22,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $44,200.

Sample Schools

Fort Worth

Fort Worth Country Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $27,800-$30,200/yr

All Saints' Episcopal School

Independent · PK–12 · $26,400-$28,800/yr

Nolan Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Southwest Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $11,400-$13,200/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.