Is private school cheaper in Garland or North Las Vegas?

North Las Vegas has lower average private school tuition at $11,000/year vs $11,700/year in Garland. That's $700/year less, or $9,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in North Las Vegas is $700/year less than Garland. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $9,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,000/year in Garland, $7,600/year in North Las Vegas.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Garland averages $11,700/year ($650 below average). North Las Vegas averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Garland vs North Las Vegas

North Las Vegas averages $700/year less for private school (6% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $9,100 per child.

Bottom Line

North Las Vegas is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/year vs $11,700/year in Garland. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Garland

$11,700

avg tuition/year

$650 below national avg

North Las Vegas

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Garland	North Las Vegas	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,700/yr	$11,000/yr	+$700
Religious Schools	$8,000/yr	$7,600/yr	+$400
Independent/Prep	$24,700/yr	$22,100/yr	+$2,600
Elementary (K-5)	$9,900/yr	$9,400/yr	+$500
Middle School (6-8)	$11,700/yr	$11,000/yr	+$700
High School (9-12)	$14,000/yr	$13,200/yr	+$800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Garland

$152,100

North Las Vegas

$143,000

Choosing North Las Vegas saves $9,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $18,200.

Sample Schools

Garland

Lakeview Centennial Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Prince of Peace Catholic School

Catholic · K–8 · $8,800-$10,600/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.