How much does private school cost in Las Vegas?

Private school in Las Vegas averages $12,200/year in 2026 — 1% below the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $8,000/year; independent and prep schools average $22,500/year. Las Vegas has approximately 150 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Las Vegas for 2026?

Las Vegas private school tuition ranges from $5,000 to $32,000/year. The city average is $12,200/year ($1,017/month). Religious schools run lower at $8,000/year; top independent day schools can reach $32,000+.

How does Las Vegas private school cost compare to the national average?

Las Vegas private school tuition averages $12,200/year, which is 1% below the national average ($12,350/year). Las Vegas sits close to the national average, with a mix of religious and independent schools across a wide price range.

What are the most affordable private schools in Las Vegas?

The most affordable private schools in Las Vegas are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $8,000/year. Parish-subsidized Catholic schools often run $6,000–$12,000/year — the lowest-cost private option in most metro areas. Families with financial need can apply for aid; about 27% of private school students nationally receive need-based grants averaging 48% of tuition.

Private School Cost in Las Vegas 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Las Vegas?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Las Vegas's average of $12,200/year, a household income of $102,000+ is generally needed without financial strain. Need-based aid and merit scholarships are available at most schools — always ask the admissions office.

Private schools in Las Vegas average $12,200/year. 1% below national avg. Religious schools run $8,000/year; independent schools average $22,500/year.

City Average

$12,200

per year

Monthly Est.

$1,017

per month

Private Schools

150

in Las Vegas

vs National

-$150

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in Las Vegas (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$10,000/yr

~$833/mo

Middle School (6–8)

Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.

$12,200/yr

~$1,016/mo

High School (9–12)

Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.

$15,000/yr

~$1,250/mo

Tuition by School Type in Las Vegas

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.

$8,000/yr

+0% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$22,500/yr

-10% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$12,200/yr

-1% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Las Vegas

Starting From

$5,000

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$12,200

Typical school

Top End

$32,000+

Elite prep schools

Most Las Vegas private schools fall between $5,000 and $32,000/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in Las Vegas: 2026 Tuition Data

Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
The Meadows School	$24,800–$26,400	Independent	PK–12
Advanced Technologies Academy	$0	Magnet (Free)	9–12
Bishop Gorman High School	$19,200	Catholic	9–12
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada	$9,400–$11,200	Catholic Classical	K–12
Faith Lutheran Middle & High School	$14,800	Lutheran	6–12
Desert Pines Christian School	$7,200–$8,800	Christian	K–12

Tuition data sourced from school websites (2025–26 academic year). Financial aid can reduce the net cost substantially — ask each school about aid availability.