Private School Cost: New Orleans vs Trenton
New Orleans averages $5,000/year less for private school (42% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $65,000 per child.
Bottom Line
New Orleans is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $16,800/year in Trenton. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.
New Orleans
LA
$11,800
avg tuition/year
Trenton
NJ
$16,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | New Orleans | Trenton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $11,800/yr | $16,800/yr | -$5,000 |
| Religious Schools | $7,600/yr | $10,800/yr | -$3,200 |
| Independent/Prep | $22,000/yr | $35,800/yr | -$13,800 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $9,600/yr | $14,300/yr | -$4,700 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $11,800/yr | $16,800/yr | -$5,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $14,600/yr | $20,200/yr | -$5,600 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
New Orleans
$153,400
Trenton
$218,400
Choosing New Orleans saves $65,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $130,000.
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
Trenton
Notre Dame High School (Trenton NJ)
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr
Trenton Catholic Academy
Catholic · K–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.