Is private school cheaper in Dayton or North Las Vegas?

Dayton has lower average private school tuition at $8,100/year vs $11,000/year in North Las Vegas. That's $2,900/year less, or $37,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Dayton is $2,900/year less than North Las Vegas. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $37,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,700/year in Dayton, $7,600/year in North Las Vegas.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Dayton averages $8,100/year ($4,250 below average). North Las Vegas averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Dayton vs North Las Vegas

Dayton averages $2,900/year less for private school (36% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $37,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Dayton is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,100/year vs $11,000/year in North Las Vegas. Religious schools run $5,700/year on the low end.

Dayton

$8,100

avg tuition/year

$4,250 below national avg

Lower cost

North Las Vegas

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Dayton	North Las Vegas	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,100/yr	$11,000/yr	-$2,900
Religious Schools	$5,700/yr	$7,600/yr	-$1,900
Independent/Prep	$18,700/yr	$22,100/yr	-$3,400
Elementary (K-5)	$6,900/yr	$9,400/yr	-$2,500
Middle School (6-8)	$8,100/yr	$11,000/yr	-$2,900
High School (9-12)	$9,700/yr	$13,200/yr	-$3,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Dayton

$105,300

North Las Vegas

$143,000

Choosing Dayton saves $37,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $75,400.

Sample Schools

Dayton

Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,400/yr

Dayton Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$12,000/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.