Is private school cheaper in Clovis or North Las Vegas?

North Las Vegas has lower average private school tuition at $11,000/year vs $14,400/year in Clovis. That's $3,400/year less, or $44,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in North Las Vegas is $3,400/year less than Clovis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $44,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,400/year in Clovis, $7,600/year in North Las Vegas.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Clovis averages $14,400/year ($2,050 above average). North Las Vegas averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Clovis vs North Las Vegas

North Las Vegas averages $3,400/year less for private school (31% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $44,200 per child.

Bottom Line

North Las Vegas is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/year vs $14,400/year in Clovis. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Clovis

$14,400

avg tuition/year

$2,050 above national avg

North Las Vegas

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Clovis	North Las Vegas	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$14,400/yr	$11,000/yr	+$3,400
Religious Schools	$9,400/yr	$7,600/yr	+$1,800
Independent/Prep	$28,100/yr	$22,100/yr	+$6,000
Elementary (K-5)	$12,200/yr	$9,400/yr	+$2,800
Middle School (6-8)	$14,400/yr	$11,000/yr	+$3,400
High School (9-12)	$17,300/yr	$13,200/yr	+$4,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Clovis

$187,200

North Las Vegas

$143,000

Choosing North Las Vegas saves $44,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $88,400.

Sample Schools

Clovis

Clovis Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,200/yr

St. Anthony of Padua School

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$9,800/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

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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.