Is private school cheaper in New Orleans or Worcester?

New Orleans has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $23,600/year in Worcester. That's $11,800/year less, or $153,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in New Orleans is $11,800/year less than Worcester. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $153,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in New Orleans, $12,800/year in Worcester.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. New Orleans averages $11,800/year ($550 below average). Worcester averages $23,600/year ($11,250 above average).

Private School Cost: New Orleans vs Worcester

New Orleans averages $11,800/year less for private school (100% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $153,400 per child.

Bottom Line

New Orleans is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $23,600/year in Worcester. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

New Orleans

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

Worcester

$23,600

avg tuition/year

$11,250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	New Orleans	Worcester	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,800/yr	$23,600/yr	-$11,800
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$12,800/yr	-$5,200
Independent/Prep	$22,000/yr	$48,100/yr	-$26,100
Elementary (K-5)	$9,600/yr	$20,100/yr	-$10,500
Middle School (6-8)	$11,800/yr	$23,600/yr	-$11,800
High School (9-12)	$14,600/yr	$28,300/yr	-$13,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

New Orleans

$153,400

Worcester

$306,800

Choosing New Orleans saves $153,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $306,800.

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

Worcester

Holy Name Central Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Worcester Academy

Independent · 9–12 · $36,400/yr

Full New Orleans breakdown → Full Worcester breakdown →

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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.