Is private school cheaper in Shreveport or Washington DC?

Shreveport has lower average private school tuition at $6,000/year vs $28,400/year in Washington DC. That's $22,400/year less, or $291,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Shreveport is $22,400/year less than Washington DC. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $291,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $4,500/year in Shreveport, $15,200/year in Washington DC.

How do Shreveport and Washington DC 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). Washington DC averages $28,400/year ($16,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Shreveport vs Washington DC

Shreveport averages $22,400/year less for private school (373% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $291,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Shreveport is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,000/year vs $28,400/year in Washington DC. Religious schools run $4,500/year on the low end.

Shreveport

$6,000

avg tuition/year

$6,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Washington DC

$28,400

avg tuition/year

$16,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Shreveport	Washington DC	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$6,000/yr	$28,400/yr	-$22,400
Religious Schools	$4,500/yr	$15,200/yr	-$10,700
Independent/Prep	$14,500/yr	$46,000/yr	-$31,500
Elementary (K-5)	$5,100/yr	$23,000/yr	-$17,900
Middle School (6-8)	$6,000/yr	$28,400/yr	-$22,400
High School (9-12)	$7,200/yr	$35,500/yr	-$28,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Shreveport

$78,000

Washington DC

$369,200

Choosing Shreveport saves $291,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $582,400.

Sample Schools

Shreveport

Loyola College Prep (Shreveport)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Shreve Island School

Independent · PK–6 · $12,400/yr

Washington DC

Sidwell Friends School

Independent (Quaker) · PK–12 · $52,900/yr

Georgetown Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $51,400/yr

National Cathedral School

Independent · 4–12 · $50,200/yr

Gonzaga College High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $25,400/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.