Is private school cheaper in Annapolis or North Las Vegas?

North Las Vegas has lower average private school tuition at $11,000/year vs $18,200/year in Annapolis. That's $7,200/year less, or $93,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in North Las Vegas is $7,200/year less than Annapolis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $93,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Annapolis, $7,600/year in North Las Vegas.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Annapolis averages $18,200/year ($5,850 above average). North Las Vegas averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Annapolis vs North Las Vegas

North Las Vegas averages $7,200/year less for private school (65% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $93,600 per child.

Bottom Line

North Las Vegas is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/year vs $18,200/year in Annapolis. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Annapolis

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

North Las Vegas

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Annapolis	North Las Vegas	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,200/yr	$11,000/yr	+$7,200
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$7,600/yr	+$4,800
Independent/Prep	$38,400/yr	$22,100/yr	+$16,300
Elementary (K-5)	$15,500/yr	$9,400/yr	+$6,100
Middle School (6-8)	$18,200/yr	$11,000/yr	+$7,200
High School (9-12)	$21,800/yr	$13,200/yr	+$8,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Annapolis

$236,600

North Las Vegas

$143,000

Choosing North Las Vegas saves $93,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $187,200.

Sample Schools

Annapolis

St. Anne's School of Annapolis

Independent (Episcopal) · PK–8 · $28,400/yr

St. Mary's High School (Annapolis)

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,800/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.