Is private school cheaper in Greenville or Shreveport?

Shreveport has lower average private school tuition at $6,000/year vs $8,500/year in Greenville. That's $2,500/year less, or $32,500 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Shreveport over Greenville?

Average tuition in Shreveport is $2,500/year less than Greenville. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $32,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,200/year in Greenville, $4,500/year in Shreveport.

How do Greenville and Shreveport private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Greenville averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average). Shreveport averages $6,000/year ($6,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Greenville vs Shreveport

Shreveport averages $2,500/year less for private school (42% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $32,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Shreveport is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,000/year vs $8,500/year in Greenville. Religious schools run $4,500/year on the low end.

Greenville

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Shreveport

$6,000

avg tuition/year

$6,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Greenville	Shreveport	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,500/yr	$6,000/yr	+$2,500
Religious Schools	$6,200/yr	$4,500/yr	+$1,700
Independent/Prep	$17,600/yr	$14,500/yr	+$3,100
Elementary (K-5)	$7,200/yr	$5,100/yr	+$2,100
Middle School (6-8)	$8,500/yr	$6,000/yr	+$2,500
High School (9-12)	$10,200/yr	$7,200/yr	+$3,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Greenville

$110,500

Shreveport

$78,000

Choosing Shreveport saves $32,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $65,000.

Sample Schools

Greenville

Greenville Technical Charter High School (Private Prep)

Independent · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

Bob Jones Academy (Greenville)

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr

Shreveport

Loyola College Prep (Shreveport)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Shreve Island School

Independent · PK–6 · $12,400/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.