Is private school cheaper in Henderson or Tacoma?

Henderson has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $13,700/year in Tacoma. That's $1,900/year less, or $24,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Henderson is $1,900/year less than Tacoma. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $24,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,200/year in Henderson, $9,400/year in Tacoma.

How do Henderson and Tacoma 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). Tacoma averages $13,700/year ($1,350 above average).

Private School Cost: Henderson vs Tacoma

Henderson averages $1,900/year less for private school (16% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $24,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Henderson is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $13,700/year in Tacoma. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.

Henderson

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

Tacoma

$13,700

avg tuition/year

$1,350 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Henderson	Tacoma	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,800/yr	$13,700/yr	-$1,900
Religious Schools	$8,200/yr	$9,400/yr	-$1,200
Independent/Prep	$23,600/yr	$29,400/yr	-$5,800
Elementary (K-5)	$10,000/yr	$11,600/yr	-$1,600
Middle School (6-8)	$11,800/yr	$13,700/yr	-$1,900
High School (9-12)	$14,200/yr	$16,400/yr	-$2,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Henderson

$153,400

Tacoma

$178,100

Choosing Henderson saves $24,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $49,400.

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

Tacoma

Charles Wright Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Bellarmine Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/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.