Private School Cost: New Orleans vs Santa Clarita
New Orleans averages $6,200/year less for private school (53% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $80,600 per child.
Bottom Line
New Orleans is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $18,000/year in Santa Clarita. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.
New Orleans
LA
$11,800
avg tuition/year
Santa Clarita
CA
$18,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | New Orleans | Santa Clarita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $11,800/yr | $18,000/yr | -$6,200 |
| Religious Schools | $7,600/yr | $11,700/yr | -$4,100 |
| Independent/Prep | $22,000/yr | $35,100/yr | -$13,100 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $9,600/yr | $15,300/yr | -$5,700 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $11,800/yr | $18,000/yr | -$6,200 |
| High School (9-12) | $14,600/yr | $21,600/yr | -$7,000 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
New Orleans
$153,400
Santa Clarita
$234,000
Choosing New Orleans saves $80,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $161,200.
Sample Schools
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
Santa Clarita
The Masters School (Santa Clarita)
Christian · K–12 · $14,800/yr
West Ranch Academy
Independent · 9–12 · $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.