Is private school cheaper in New Haven or New Orleans?

New Orleans has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $22,400/year in New Haven. That's $10,600/year less, or $137,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in New Orleans is $10,600/year less than New Haven. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $137,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in New Haven, $7,600/year in New Orleans.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. New Haven averages $22,400/year ($10,050 above average). New Orleans averages $11,800/year ($550 below average).

Private School Cost: New Haven vs New Orleans

New Orleans averages $10,600/year less for private school (90% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $137,800 per child.

Bottom Line

New Orleans is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $22,400/year in New Haven. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

New Haven

$22,400

avg tuition/year

$10,050 above national avg

New Orleans

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	New Haven	New Orleans	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$22,400/yr	$11,800/yr	+$10,600
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$7,600/yr	+$4,800
Independent/Prep	$44,600/yr	$22,000/yr	+$22,600
Elementary (K-5)	$19,000/yr	$9,600/yr	+$9,400
Middle School (6-8)	$22,400/yr	$11,800/yr	+$10,600
High School (9-12)	$26,900/yr	$14,600/yr	+$12,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

New Haven

$291,200

New Orleans

$153,400

Choosing New Orleans saves $137,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $275,600.

Sample Schools

New Haven

Hopkins School (New Haven)

Independent · 7–12 · $43,200/yr

Sacred Heart Academy (Hamden)

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/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

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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.