Is private school cheaper in Shreveport or Surprise?

Shreveport has lower average private school tuition at $6,000/year vs $9,500/year in Surprise. That's $3,500/year less, or $45,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Shreveport is $3,500/year less than Surprise. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $45,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $4,500/year in Shreveport, $7,100/year in Surprise.

How do Shreveport and Surprise 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). Surprise averages $9,500/year ($2,850 below average).

Private School Cost: Shreveport vs Surprise

Shreveport averages $3,500/year less for private school (58% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $45,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Shreveport is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,000/year vs $9,500/year in Surprise. Religious schools run $4,500/year on the low end.

Shreveport

$6,000

avg tuition/year

$6,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Surprise

$9,500

avg tuition/year

$2,850 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Shreveport	Surprise	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$6,000/yr	$9,500/yr	-$3,500
Religious Schools	$4,500/yr	$7,100/yr	-$2,600
Independent/Prep	$14,500/yr	$18,100/yr	-$3,600
Elementary (K-5)	$5,100/yr	$8,100/yr	-$3,000
Middle School (6-8)	$6,000/yr	$9,500/yr	-$3,500
High School (9-12)	$7,200/yr	$11,400/yr	-$4,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Shreveport

$78,000

Surprise

$123,500

Choosing Shreveport saves $45,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $91,000.

Sample Schools

Shreveport

Loyola College Prep (Shreveport)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Shreve Island School

Independent · PK–6 · $12,400/yr

Surprise

Surprise Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,600-$10,800/yr

Holy Cross School (Surprise AZ)

Catholic · K–8 · $7,800-$9,600/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.