Private School Cost: Pittsburgh vs Shreveport
Shreveport averages $6,200/year less for private school (103% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $80,600 per child.
Bottom Line
Shreveport is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,000/year vs $12,200/year in Pittsburgh. Religious schools run $4,500/year on the low end.
Pittsburgh
PA
$12,200
avg tuition/year
Shreveport
LA
$6,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Pittsburgh | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,200/yr | $6,000/yr | +$6,200 |
| Religious Schools | $7,800/yr | $4,500/yr | +$3,300 |
| Independent/Prep | $22,800/yr | $14,500/yr | +$8,300 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,000/yr | $5,100/yr | +$4,900 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,200/yr | $6,000/yr | +$6,200 |
| High School (9-12) | $15,000/yr | $7,200/yr | +$7,800 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Pittsburgh
$158,600
Shreveport
$78,000
Choosing Shreveport saves $80,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $161,200.
Sample Schools
Pittsburgh
Shady Side Academy
Independent · PK–12 · $27,800-$29,400/yr
Winchester Thurston School
Independent · PK–12 · $25,200-$27,600/yr
Central Catholic High School (Pittsburgh)
Catholic · 9–12 · $13,400/yr
North Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $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.