Is private school cheaper in Evansville or Las Vegas?

Evansville has lower average private school tuition at $7,400/year vs $12,200/year in Las Vegas. That's $4,800/year less, or $62,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Evansville is $4,800/year less than Las Vegas. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $62,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,500/year in Evansville, $8,000/year in Las Vegas.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Evansville averages $7,400/year ($4,950 below average). Las Vegas averages $12,200/year ($150 below average).

Private School Cost: Evansville vs Las Vegas

Evansville averages $4,800/year less for private school (65% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $62,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Evansville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,400/year vs $12,200/year in Las Vegas. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Evansville

$7,400

avg tuition/year

$4,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Las Vegas

$12,200

avg tuition/year

$150 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Evansville	Las Vegas	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,400/yr	$12,200/yr	-$4,800
Religious Schools	$5,500/yr	$8,000/yr	-$2,500
Independent/Prep	$15,400/yr	$22,500/yr	-$7,100
Elementary (K-5)	$6,300/yr	$10,000/yr	-$3,700
Middle School (6-8)	$7,400/yr	$12,200/yr	-$4,800
High School (9-12)	$8,900/yr	$15,000/yr	-$6,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Evansville

$96,200

Las Vegas

$158,600

Choosing Evansville saves $62,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $124,800.

Sample Schools

Evansville

Mater Dei High School (Evansville)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr

Evansville Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/yr

Las Vegas

The Meadows School

Independent · PK–12 · $24,800-$26,400/yr

Advanced Technologies Academy

Magnet (Free) · 9–12

Bishop Gorman High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $19,200/yr

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada

Catholic Classical · K–12 · $9,400-$11,200/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.