Private School Cost: Murfreesboro vs Shreveport
Shreveport averages $4,400/year less for private school (73% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $57,200 per child.
Bottom Line
Shreveport is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,000/year vs $10,400/year in Murfreesboro. Religious schools run $4,500/year on the low end.
Murfreesboro
TN
$10,400
avg tuition/year
Shreveport
LA
$6,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Murfreesboro | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $10,400/yr | $6,000/yr | +$4,400 |
| Religious Schools | $7,400/yr | $4,500/yr | +$2,900 |
| Independent/Prep | $22,100/yr | $14,500/yr | +$7,600 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $8,800/yr | $5,100/yr | +$3,700 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $10,400/yr | $6,000/yr | +$4,400 |
| High School (9-12) | $12,500/yr | $7,200/yr | +$5,300 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Murfreesboro
$135,200
Shreveport
$78,000
Choosing Shreveport saves $57,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $114,400.
Sample Schools
Murfreesboro
Siegel High School Prep
Independent · 9–12 · $10,400/yr
Murfreesboro Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,800/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.