Is private school cheaper in Henderson or Philadelphia?

Henderson has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $20,200/year in Philadelphia. That's $8,400/year less, or $109,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Henderson is $8,400/year less than Philadelphia. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $109,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,200/year in Henderson, $11,400/year in Philadelphia.

How do Henderson and Philadelphia 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). Philadelphia averages $20,200/year ($7,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Henderson vs Philadelphia

Henderson averages $8,400/year less for private school (71% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $109,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Henderson is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $20,200/year in Philadelphia. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.

Henderson

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

Philadelphia

$20,200

avg tuition/year

$7,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Henderson	Philadelphia	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,800/yr	$20,200/yr	-$8,400
Religious Schools	$8,200/yr	$11,400/yr	-$3,200
Independent/Prep	$23,600/yr	$36,000/yr	-$12,400
Elementary (K-5)	$10,000/yr	$16,500/yr	-$6,500
Middle School (6-8)	$11,800/yr	$20,200/yr	-$8,400
High School (9-12)	$14,200/yr	$25,000/yr	-$10,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Henderson

$153,400

Philadelphia

$262,600

Choosing Henderson saves $109,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $218,400.

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

Philadelphia

Episcopal Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $40,800-$43,200/yr

The Haverford School

Independent · PK–12 · $41,200/yr

Germantown Friends School

Independent (Quaker) · K–12 · $38,600/yr

La Salle College High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $19,200/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.