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Louisiana Private Elementary Schools By Tuition Cost

Name: Louisiana Average Tuition Cost Trends (Elementary)
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The average private elementary school tuition in Louisiana is $8,367 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school with the lowest tuition is St. Mary's Assumption School, with a tuition of $2,365.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# LA Schools Ranked: 161
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $2,365–$4,200
LA School Avg.: $8,367
National School Avg.: $10,510

Quick Facts (26-27)

# LA Schools Ranked: 161
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $2,365–$4,200
LA School Avg.: $8,367
National School Avg.: $10,510

Louisiana Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +20.8% (+$1,446 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Louisiana (LA) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$12,878	$8,410	▲ +$110	▲ +1.3%
2024	$12,547	$8,300	▲ +$320	▲ +4.0%
2023	$12,041	$7,980	▲ +$164	▲ +2.1%
2022	$11,545	$7,816	▲ +$60	▲ +0.8%
2021	$11,312	$7,756	▲ +$220	▲ +2.9%
2020	$11,026	$7,536	▲ +$84	▲ +1.1%
2019	$10,796	$7,452	▲ +$201	▲ +2.8%
2018	$10,549	$7,251	▲ +$122	▲ +1.7%
2017	$10,284	$7,129	▲ +$165	▲ +2.4%
2016	$9,931	$6,964	▲ +$187	▲ +2.8%
2015	$9,559	$6,777	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Louisiana (tuition range: $2,365–$4,200, avg $8,367)

Tuition Cost Range: $2,365 $5,000 Avg. Tuition Cost: $3,990

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Louisiana average private elementary schools tuition?

The Louisiana average private elementary schools tuition is $8,377 for 2026-27.

What are the private elementary schools with the lowest tuition cost in Louisiana?

The top ranked private elementary schools in Louisiana include St. Mary's Assumption School, Adolesco Preparatory Academy and E.d. White Catholic High School.

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