Private School Cost: Akron vs Las Vegas
Akron averages $3,800/year less for private school (45% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $49,400 per child.
Bottom Line
Akron is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,400/year vs $12,200/year in Las Vegas. Religious schools run $6,000/year on the low end.
Akron
OH
$8,400
avg tuition/year
Las Vegas
NV
$12,200
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Akron | Las Vegas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $8,400/yr | $12,200/yr | -$3,800 |
| Religious Schools | $6,000/yr | $8,000/yr | -$2,000 |
| Independent/Prep | $19,500/yr | $22,500/yr | -$3,000 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $7,100/yr | $10,000/yr | -$2,900 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $8,400/yr | $12,200/yr | -$3,800 |
| High School (9-12) | $10,100/yr | $15,000/yr | -$4,900 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Akron
$109,200
Las Vegas
$158,600
Choosing Akron saves $49,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $98,800.
Sample Schools
Akron
Walsh Jesuit High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr
Firestone CLC Academy (Akron)
Independent · K–12 · $10,800/yr
Las Vegas
The Meadows School
Independent · PK–12 · $24,800-$26,400/yr
Advanced Technologies Academy
Magnet (Free) · 9–12
Bishop Gorman High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $19,200/yr
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada
Catholic Classical · K–12 · $9,400-$11,200/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.