Private School Cost: Cincinnati vs Henderson
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $11,800/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Cincinnati
OH
$11,800
avg tuition/year
Henderson
NV
$11,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Cincinnati | Henderson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $11,800/yr | $11,800/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $7,600/yr | $8,200/yr | -$600 |
| Independent/Prep | $22,000/yr | $23,600/yr | -$1,600 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $9,600/yr | $10,000/yr | -$400 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $11,800/yr | $11,800/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $14,600/yr | $14,200/yr | +$400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Cincinnati
$153,400
Henderson
$153,400
Sample Schools
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Country Day School
Independent · PK–12 · $24,400-$26,800/yr
Seven Hills School
Independent · PK–12 · $22,800-$25,200/yr
Moeller High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr
Elder High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr
Henderson
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada
Independent · K–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr
The Meadows School (Henderson)
Independent · PK–12 · $22,400/yr
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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.