Is private school cheaper in Burlington or Las Vegas?

Las Vegas has lower average private school tuition at $12,200/year vs $18,200/year in Burlington. That's $6,000/year less, or $78,000 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Las Vegas is $6,000/year less than Burlington. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $78,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,000/year in Burlington, $8,000/year in Las Vegas.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Burlington averages $18,200/year ($5,850 above average). Las Vegas averages $12,200/year ($150 below average).

Private School Cost: Burlington vs Las Vegas

Las Vegas averages $6,000/year less for private school (49% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $78,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Las Vegas is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,200/year vs $18,200/year in Burlington. Religious schools run $8,000/year on the low end.

Burlington

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Las Vegas

$12,200

avg tuition/year

$150 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Burlington	Las Vegas	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,200/yr	$12,200/yr	+$6,000
Religious Schools	$11,000/yr	$8,000/yr	+$3,000
Independent/Prep	$39,800/yr	$22,500/yr	+$17,300
Elementary (K-5)	$15,500/yr	$10,000/yr	+$5,500
Middle School (6-8)	$18,200/yr	$12,200/yr	+$6,000
High School (9-12)	$21,800/yr	$15,000/yr	+$6,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Burlington

$236,600

Las Vegas

$158,600

Choosing Las Vegas saves $78,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $156,000.

Sample Schools

Burlington

Rice Memorial High School (Burlington VT)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,200/yr

Champlain Valley Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/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

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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.