Private School Cost: Henderson vs New Orleans
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $11,800/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Henderson
NV
$11,800
avg tuition/year
New Orleans
LA
$11,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Henderson | New Orleans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $11,800/yr | $11,800/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $8,200/yr | $7,600/yr | +$600 |
| Independent/Prep | $23,600/yr | $22,000/yr | +$1,600 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,000/yr | $9,600/yr | +$400 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $11,800/yr | $11,800/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $14,200/yr | $14,600/yr | -$400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Henderson
$153,400
New Orleans
$153,400
Sample Schools
Henderson
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada
Independent · K–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr
The Meadows School (Henderson)
Independent · PK–12 · $22,400/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
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.