Private School Cost: Chesapeake vs North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas averages $3,300/year less for private school (30% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $42,900 per child.
Bottom Line
North Las Vegas is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/year vs $14,300/year in Chesapeake. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.
Chesapeake
VA
$14,300
avg tuition/year
North Las Vegas
NV
$11,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Chesapeake | North Las Vegas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $14,300/yr | $11,000/yr | +$3,300 |
| Religious Schools | $9,800/yr | $7,600/yr | +$2,200 |
| Independent/Prep | $28,500/yr | $22,100/yr | +$6,400 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $12,200/yr | $9,400/yr | +$2,800 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $14,300/yr | $11,000/yr | +$3,300 |
| High School (9-12) | $17,200/yr | $13,200/yr | +$4,000 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Chesapeake
$185,900
North Las Vegas
$143,000
Choosing North Las Vegas saves $42,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $85,800.
Sample Schools
Chesapeake
Greenbrier Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr
Norfolk Academy
Independent · K–12 · $23,800/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
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.