Is private school cheaper in Henderson or Sunnyvale?

Henderson has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $21,600/year in Sunnyvale. That's $9,800/year less, or $127,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Henderson is $9,800/year less than Sunnyvale. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $127,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,200/year in Henderson, $14,100/year in Sunnyvale.

How do Henderson and Sunnyvale 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). Sunnyvale averages $21,600/year ($9,250 above average).

Private School Cost: Henderson vs Sunnyvale

Henderson averages $9,800/year less for private school (83% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $127,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Henderson is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $21,600/year in Sunnyvale. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.

Henderson

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

Sunnyvale

$21,600

avg tuition/year

$9,250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Henderson	Sunnyvale	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,800/yr	$21,600/yr	-$9,800
Religious Schools	$8,200/yr	$14,100/yr	-$5,900
Independent/Prep	$23,600/yr	$42,100/yr	-$18,500
Elementary (K-5)	$10,000/yr	$18,400/yr	-$8,400
Middle School (6-8)	$11,800/yr	$21,600/yr	-$9,800
High School (9-12)	$14,200/yr	$25,900/yr	-$11,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Henderson

$153,400

Sunnyvale

$280,800

Choosing Henderson saves $127,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $254,800.

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

Sunnyvale

Archbishop Mitty High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $26,800/yr

Stratford School (Sunnyvale)

Independent · PK–8 · $24,200-$27,600/yr

Full Henderson breakdown → Full Sunnyvale breakdown →

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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.