Private School Cost: Shreveport vs Trenton
Shreveport averages $10,800/year less for private school (180% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $140,400 per child.
Bottom Line
Shreveport is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,000/year vs $16,800/year in Trenton. Religious schools run $4,500/year on the low end.
Shreveport
LA
$6,000
avg tuition/year
Trenton
NJ
$16,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Shreveport | Trenton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $6,000/yr | $16,800/yr | -$10,800 |
| Religious Schools | $4,500/yr | $10,800/yr | -$6,300 |
| Independent/Prep | $14,500/yr | $35,800/yr | -$21,300 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $5,100/yr | $14,300/yr | -$9,200 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $6,000/yr | $16,800/yr | -$10,800 |
| High School (9-12) | $7,200/yr | $20,200/yr | -$13,000 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Shreveport
$78,000
Trenton
$218,400
Choosing Shreveport saves $140,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $280,800.
Sample Schools
Shreveport
Loyola College Prep (Shreveport)
Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr
Shreve Island School
Independent · PK–6 · $12,400/yr
Trenton
Notre Dame High School (Trenton NJ)
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr
Trenton Catholic Academy
Catholic · K–12 · $12,400/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.