Is private school cheaper in Akron or North Las Vegas?

Akron has lower average private school tuition at $8,400/year vs $11,000/year in North Las Vegas. That's $2,600/year less, or $33,800 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Akron over North Las Vegas?

Average tuition in Akron is $2,600/year less than North Las Vegas. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $33,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,000/year in Akron, $7,600/year in North Las Vegas.

How do Akron and North Las Vegas private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Akron averages $8,400/year ($3,950 below average). North Las Vegas averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Akron vs North Las Vegas

Akron averages $2,600/year less for private school (31% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $33,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Akron is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,400/year vs $11,000/year in North Las Vegas. Religious schools run $6,000/year on the low end.

Akron

$8,400

avg tuition/year

$3,950 below national avg

Lower cost

North Las Vegas

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Akron	North Las Vegas	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,400/yr	$11,000/yr	-$2,600
Religious Schools	$6,000/yr	$7,600/yr	-$1,600
Independent/Prep	$19,500/yr	$22,100/yr	-$2,600
Elementary (K-5)	$7,100/yr	$9,400/yr	-$2,300
Middle School (6-8)	$8,400/yr	$11,000/yr	-$2,600
High School (9-12)	$10,100/yr	$13,200/yr	-$3,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Akron

$109,200

North Las Vegas

$143,000

Choosing Akron saves $33,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $67,600.

Sample Schools

Akron

Walsh Jesuit High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr

Firestone CLC Academy (Akron)

Independent · K–12 · $10,800/yr

North Las Vegas

Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School

Lutheran · 6–12 · $15,200/yr

Somerset Academy (NLV)

Independent · K–8 · $7,800-$9,600/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.