Is private school cheaper in Fayetteville or North Las Vegas?

Fayetteville has lower average private school tuition at $6,600/year vs $11,000/year in North Las Vegas. That's $4,400/year less, or $57,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fayetteville is $4,400/year less than North Las Vegas. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $57,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,000/year in Fayetteville, $7,600/year in North Las Vegas.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Fayetteville averages $6,600/year ($5,750 below average). North Las Vegas averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Fayetteville vs North Las Vegas

Fayetteville averages $4,400/year less for private school (67% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $57,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Fayetteville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,600/year vs $11,000/year in North Las Vegas. Religious schools run $5,000/year on the low end.

Fayetteville

$6,600

avg tuition/year

$5,750 below national avg

Lower cost

North Las Vegas

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fayetteville	North Las Vegas	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$6,600/yr	$11,000/yr	-$4,400
Religious Schools	$5,000/yr	$7,600/yr	-$2,600
Independent/Prep	$13,100/yr	$22,100/yr	-$9,000
Elementary (K-5)	$5,600/yr	$9,400/yr	-$3,800
Middle School (6-8)	$6,600/yr	$11,000/yr	-$4,400
High School (9-12)	$7,900/yr	$13,200/yr	-$5,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fayetteville

$85,800

North Las Vegas

$143,000

Choosing Fayetteville saves $57,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $114,400.

Sample Schools

Fayetteville

Fayetteville Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Providence Academy (Fayetteville AR)

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/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.