Is private school cheaper in Henderson or Irving?

Henderson has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $12,000/year in Irving. That's $200/year less, or $2,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Henderson over Irving?

Average tuition in Henderson is $200/year less than Irving. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $2,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,200/year in Henderson, $8,200/year in Irving.

How do Henderson and Irving private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Henderson averages $11,800/year ($550 below average). Irving averages $12,000/year ($350 below average).

Private School Cost: Henderson vs Irving

Henderson averages $200/year less for private school (2% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $2,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Henderson is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $12,000/year in Irving. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.

Henderson

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

Irving

$12,000

avg tuition/year

$350 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Henderson	Irving	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,800/yr	$12,000/yr	-$200
Religious Schools	$8,200/yr	$8,200/yr	Same
Independent/Prep	$23,600/yr	$25,400/yr	-$1,800
Elementary (K-5)	$10,000/yr	$10,200/yr	-$200
Middle School (6-8)	$11,800/yr	$12,000/yr	-$200
High School (9-12)	$14,200/yr	$14,400/yr	-$200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Henderson

$153,400

Irving

$156,000

Choosing Henderson saves $2,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $5,200.

Sample Schools

Henderson

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada

Independent · K–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr

The Meadows School (Henderson)

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400/yr

Irving

Heritage Christian Academy (Irving)

Christian · PK–12 · $9,600-$12,200/yr

Cistercian Preparatory School

Independent (Catholic) · 5–12 · $24,200/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.