Is private school cheaper in Centennial or Henderson?

Henderson has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $13,700/year in Centennial. That's $1,900/year less, or $24,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Henderson is $1,900/year less than Centennial. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $24,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,900/year in Centennial, $8,200/year in Henderson.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Centennial averages $13,700/year ($1,350 above average). Henderson averages $11,800/year ($550 below average).

Private School Cost: Centennial vs Henderson

Henderson averages $1,900/year less for private school (16% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $24,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Henderson is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $13,700/year in Centennial. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.

Centennial

$13,700

avg tuition/year

$1,350 above national avg

Henderson

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Centennial	Henderson	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,700/yr	$11,800/yr	+$1,900
Religious Schools	$8,900/yr	$8,200/yr	+$700
Independent/Prep	$27,000/yr	$23,600/yr	+$3,400
Elementary (K-5)	$11,600/yr	$10,000/yr	+$1,600
Middle School (6-8)	$13,700/yr	$11,800/yr	+$1,900
High School (9-12)	$16,400/yr	$14,200/yr	+$2,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Centennial

$178,100

Henderson

$153,400

Choosing Henderson saves $24,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $49,400.

Sample Schools

Centennial

Arapahoe Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr

Cherry Creek Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr

Henderson

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada

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

The Meadows School (Henderson)

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400/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.