Is private school cheaper in Henderson or San Francisco?

Henderson has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $34,200/year in San Francisco. That's $22,400/year less, or $291,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Henderson is $22,400/year less than San Francisco. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $291,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,200/year in Henderson, $16,000/year in San Francisco.

How do Henderson and San Francisco 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). San Francisco averages $34,200/year ($21,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Henderson vs San Francisco

Henderson averages $22,400/year less for private school (190% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $291,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Henderson is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $34,200/year in San Francisco. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.

Henderson

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

San Francisco

$34,200

avg tuition/year

$21,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Henderson	San Francisco	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,800/yr	$34,200/yr	-$22,400
Religious Schools	$8,200/yr	$16,000/yr	-$7,800
Independent/Prep	$23,600/yr	$52,000/yr	-$28,400
Elementary (K-5)	$10,000/yr	$28,000/yr	-$18,000
Middle School (6-8)	$11,800/yr	$34,200/yr	-$22,400
High School (9-12)	$14,200/yr	$42,000/yr	-$27,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Henderson

$153,400

San Francisco

$444,600

Choosing Henderson saves $291,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $582,400.

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

San Francisco

San Francisco University High School

Independent · 9–12 · $56,830/yr

The Urban School of San Francisco

Independent · 9–12 · $56,200/yr

Katherine Delmar Burke School

Independent · K–8 · $48,900/yr

St. Ignatius College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $24,600/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.