Is private school cheaper in Shreveport or Syracuse?

Shreveport has lower average private school tuition at $6,000/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. That's $12,500/year less, or $162,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Shreveport is $12,500/year less than Syracuse. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $162,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $4,500/year in Shreveport, $10,600/year in Syracuse.

How do Shreveport and Syracuse 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). Syracuse averages $18,500/year ($6,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Shreveport vs Syracuse

Shreveport averages $12,500/year less for private school (208% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $162,500 per child.

Bottom Line

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

Shreveport

$6,000

avg tuition/year

$6,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Syracuse

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Shreveport	Syracuse	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$6,000/yr	$18,500/yr	-$12,500
Religious Schools	$4,500/yr	$10,600/yr	-$6,100
Independent/Prep	$14,500/yr	$39,400/yr	-$24,900
Elementary (K-5)	$5,100/yr	$15,700/yr	-$10,600
Middle School (6-8)	$6,000/yr	$18,500/yr	-$12,500
High School (9-12)	$7,200/yr	$22,200/yr	-$15,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Shreveport

$78,000

Syracuse

$240,500

Choosing Shreveport saves $162,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $325,000.

Sample Schools

Shreveport

Loyola College Prep (Shreveport)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Shreve Island School

Independent · PK–6 · $12,400/yr

Syracuse

Christian Brothers Academy (Syracuse)

Catholic · 7–12 · $16,200/yr

Bishop Grimes Jr/Sr High School

Catholic · 7–12 · $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.