Is private school cheaper in Shreveport or Simi Valley?

Shreveport has lower average private school tuition at $6,000/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. That's $11,200/year less, or $145,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Shreveport is $11,200/year less than Simi Valley. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $145,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $4,500/year in Shreveport, $11,200/year in Simi Valley.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Shreveport averages $6,000/year ($6,350 below average). Simi Valley averages $17,200/year ($4,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Shreveport vs Simi Valley

Shreveport averages $11,200/year less for private school (187% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $145,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Shreveport is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,000/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. Religious schools run $4,500/year on the low end.

Shreveport

$6,000

avg tuition/year

$6,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Simi Valley

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Shreveport	Simi Valley	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$6,000/yr	$17,200/yr	-$11,200
Religious Schools	$4,500/yr	$11,200/yr	-$6,700
Independent/Prep	$14,500/yr	$33,600/yr	-$19,100
Elementary (K-5)	$5,100/yr	$14,600/yr	-$9,500
Middle School (6-8)	$6,000/yr	$17,200/yr	-$11,200
High School (9-12)	$7,200/yr	$20,600/yr	-$13,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Shreveport

$78,000

Simi Valley

$223,600

Choosing Shreveport saves $145,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $291,200.

Sample Schools

Shreveport

Loyola College Prep (Shreveport)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Shreve Island School

Independent · PK–6 · $12,400/yr

Simi Valley

Notre Dame High School (Sherman Oaks)

Catholic · 9–12 · $21,400/yr

Simi Valley Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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.