Private School Cost: Henderson vs Reno
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $11,800/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Henderson
NV
$11,800
avg tuition/year
Reno
NV
$11,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Henderson | Reno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $11,800/yr | $11,800/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $8,200/yr | $8,200/yr | Same |
| Independent/Prep | $23,600/yr | $23,600/yr | Same |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,000/yr | $10,000/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $11,800/yr | $11,800/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $14,200/yr | $14,200/yr | Same |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Henderson
$153,400
Reno
$153,400
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
Reno
The Sage Ridge School
Independent · 5–12 · $22,400/yr
Archbishop Borders School (Reno)
Catholic · K–8 · $10,800/yr
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.