Private School Cost: Shreveport vs Temecula
Shreveport averages $10,000/year less for private school (167% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $130,000 per child.
Bottom Line
Shreveport is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,000/year vs $16,000/year in Temecula. Religious schools run $4,500/year on the low end.
Shreveport
LA
$6,000
avg tuition/year
Temecula
CA
$16,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Shreveport | Temecula | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $6,000/yr | $16,000/yr | -$10,000 |
| Religious Schools | $4,500/yr | $10,400/yr | -$5,900 |
| Independent/Prep | $14,500/yr | $31,100/yr | -$16,600 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $5,100/yr | $13,600/yr | -$8,500 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $6,000/yr | $16,000/yr | -$10,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $7,200/yr | $19,200/yr | -$12,000 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Shreveport
$78,000
Temecula
$208,000
Choosing Shreveport saves $130,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $260,000.
Sample Schools
Shreveport
Loyola College Prep (Shreveport)
Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr
Shreve Island School
Independent · PK–6 · $12,400/yr
Temecula
Temecula Preparatory School
Independent · K–12 · $11,800/yr
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Christian · K–8 · $8,200-$9,800/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.