Is private school cheaper in Ann Arbor or Las Vegas?

Ann Arbor has lower average private school tuition at $10,400/year vs $12,200/year in Las Vegas. That's $1,800/year less, or $23,400 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Ann Arbor over Las Vegas?

Average tuition in Ann Arbor is $1,800/year less than Las Vegas. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $23,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,200/year in Ann Arbor, $8,000/year in Las Vegas.

How do Ann Arbor and Las Vegas private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Ann Arbor averages $10,400/year ($1,950 below average). Las Vegas averages $12,200/year ($150 below average).

Private School Cost: Ann Arbor vs Las Vegas

Ann Arbor averages $1,800/year less for private school (17% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $23,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Ann Arbor is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,400/year vs $12,200/year in Las Vegas. Religious schools run $7,200/year on the low end.

Ann Arbor

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Las Vegas

$12,200

avg tuition/year

$150 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Ann Arbor	Las Vegas	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,400/yr	$12,200/yr	-$1,800
Religious Schools	$7,200/yr	$8,000/yr	-$800
Independent/Prep	$22,200/yr	$22,500/yr	-$300
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$10,000/yr	-$1,200
Middle School (6-8)	$10,400/yr	$12,200/yr	-$1,800
High School (9-12)	$12,500/yr	$15,000/yr	-$2,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Ann Arbor

$135,200

Las Vegas

$158,600

Choosing Ann Arbor saves $23,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $46,800.

Sample Schools

Ann Arbor

Greenhills School

Independent · 6–12 · $24,800/yr

Father Gabriel Richard High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/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

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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.