Private School Cost: Garland vs Shreveport
Shreveport averages $5,700/year less for private school (95% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $74,100 per child.
Bottom Line
Shreveport is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,000/year vs $11,700/year in Garland. Religious schools run $4,500/year on the low end.
Garland
TX
$11,700
avg tuition/year
Shreveport
LA
$6,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Garland | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $11,700/yr | $6,000/yr | +$5,700 |
| Religious Schools | $8,000/yr | $4,500/yr | +$3,500 |
| Independent/Prep | $24,700/yr | $14,500/yr | +$10,200 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $9,900/yr | $5,100/yr | +$4,800 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $11,700/yr | $6,000/yr | +$5,700 |
| High School (9-12) | $14,000/yr | $7,200/yr | +$6,800 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Garland
$152,100
Shreveport
$78,000
Choosing Shreveport saves $74,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $148,200.
Sample Schools
Garland
Lakeview Centennial Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr
Prince of Peace Catholic School
Catholic · K–8 · $8,800-$10,600/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.