Is private school cheaper in Rochester or Shreveport?

Shreveport has lower average private school tuition at $6,000/year vs $18,100/year in Rochester. That's $12,100/year less, or $157,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Shreveport over Rochester?

Average tuition in Shreveport is $12,100/year less than Rochester. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $157,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,400/year in Rochester, $4,500/year in Shreveport.

How do Rochester and Shreveport private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Rochester averages $18,100/year ($5,750 above average). Shreveport averages $6,000/year ($6,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Rochester vs Shreveport

Shreveport averages $12,100/year less for private school (202% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $157,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Shreveport is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,000/year vs $18,100/year in Rochester. Religious schools run $4,500/year on the low end.

Rochester

$18,100

avg tuition/year

$5,750 above national avg

Shreveport

$6,000

avg tuition/year

$6,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Rochester	Shreveport	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,100/yr	$6,000/yr	+$12,100
Religious Schools	$10,400/yr	$4,500/yr	+$5,900
Independent/Prep	$38,500/yr	$14,500/yr	+$24,000
Elementary (K-5)	$15,400/yr	$5,100/yr	+$10,300
Middle School (6-8)	$18,100/yr	$6,000/yr	+$12,100
High School (9-12)	$21,700/yr	$7,200/yr	+$14,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Rochester

$235,300

Shreveport

$78,000

Choosing Shreveport saves $157,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $314,600.

Sample Schools

Rochester

McQuaid Jesuit High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,800/yr

Allendale Columbia School

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400/yr

Shreveport

Loyola College Prep (Shreveport)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Shreve Island School

Independent · PK–6 · $12,400/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.