Is private school cheaper in Cary or Henderson?

Cary has lower average private school tuition at $11,500/year vs $11,800/year in Henderson. That's $300/year less, or $3,900 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Cary over Henderson?

Average tuition in Cary is $300/year less than Henderson. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $3,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,100/year in Cary, $8,200/year in Henderson.

How do Cary and Henderson private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Cary averages $11,500/year ($850 below average). Henderson averages $11,800/year ($550 below average).

Private School Cost: Cary vs Henderson

Cary averages $300/year less for private school (3% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $3,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Cary is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,500/year vs $11,800/year in Henderson. Religious schools run $8,100/year on the low end.

Cary

$11,500

avg tuition/year

$850 below national avg

Lower cost

Henderson

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Cary	Henderson	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,500/yr	$11,800/yr	-$300
Religious Schools	$8,100/yr	$8,200/yr	-$100
Independent/Prep	$24,100/yr	$23,600/yr	+$500
Elementary (K-5)	$9,800/yr	$10,000/yr	-$200
Middle School (6-8)	$11,500/yr	$11,800/yr	-$300
High School (9-12)	$13,800/yr	$14,200/yr	-$400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Cary

$149,500

Henderson

$153,400

Choosing Cary saves $3,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $7,800.

Sample Schools

Cary

Cary Academy

Independent · 6–12 · $25,800/yr

Thales Academy (Cary)

Independent · K–12 · $7,200-$9,400/yr

Henderson

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada

Independent · K–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr

The Meadows School (Henderson)

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400/yr

Full Cary breakdown → Full Henderson breakdown →

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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.