Is private school cheaper in Chicago or North Las Vegas?

North Las Vegas has lower average private school tuition at $11,000/year vs $18,400/year in Chicago. That's $7,400/year less, or $96,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in North Las Vegas is $7,400/year less than Chicago. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $96,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,200/year in Chicago, $7,600/year in North Las Vegas.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Chicago averages $18,400/year ($6,050 above average). North Las Vegas averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Chicago vs North Las Vegas

North Las Vegas averages $7,400/year less for private school (67% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $96,200 per child.

Bottom Line

North Las Vegas is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/year vs $18,400/year in Chicago. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Chicago

$18,400

avg tuition/year

$6,050 above national avg

North Las Vegas

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Chicago	North Las Vegas	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,400/yr	$11,000/yr	+$7,400
Religious Schools	$10,200/yr	$7,600/yr	+$2,600
Independent/Prep	$32,000/yr	$22,100/yr	+$9,900
Elementary (K-5)	$15,000/yr	$9,400/yr	+$5,600
Middle School (6-8)	$18,400/yr	$11,000/yr	+$7,400
High School (9-12)	$22,800/yr	$13,200/yr	+$9,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Chicago

$239,200

North Las Vegas

$143,000

Choosing North Las Vegas saves $96,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $192,400.

Sample Schools

Chicago

Latin School of Chicago

Independent · JK–12 · $38,040/yr

University of Chicago Laboratory Schools

Independent · N–12 · $35,700-$38,200/yr

Francis W. Parker School

Independent · JK–12 · $36,800/yr

St. Ignatius College Prep (Chicago)

Catholic · 9–12 · $19,400/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.