Is private school cheaper in Houston or North Las Vegas?

North Las Vegas has lower average private school tuition at $11,000/year vs $15,800/year in Houston. That's $4,800/year less, or $62,400 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing North Las Vegas over Houston?

Average tuition in North Las Vegas is $4,800/year less than Houston. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $62,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,200/year in Houston, $7,600/year in North Las Vegas.

How do Houston and North Las Vegas private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Houston averages $15,800/year ($3,450 above average). North Las Vegas averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Houston vs North Las Vegas

North Las Vegas averages $4,800/year less for private school (44% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $62,400 per child.

Bottom Line

North Las Vegas is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/year vs $15,800/year in Houston. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Houston

$15,800

avg tuition/year

$3,450 above national avg

North Las Vegas

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Houston	North Las Vegas	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,800/yr	$11,000/yr	+$4,800
Religious Schools	$9,200/yr	$7,600/yr	+$1,600
Independent/Prep	$28,000/yr	$22,100/yr	+$5,900
Elementary (K-5)	$13,000/yr	$9,400/yr	+$3,600
Middle School (6-8)	$15,800/yr	$11,000/yr	+$4,800
High School (9-12)	$19,500/yr	$13,200/yr	+$6,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Houston

$205,400

North Las Vegas

$143,000

Choosing North Las Vegas saves $62,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $124,800.

Sample Schools

Houston

St. John's School (Houston)

Independent · K–12 · $33,900-$36,200/yr

Kinkaid School

Independent · PK–12 · $34,500-$37,000/yr

Strake Jesuit College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $20,400/yr

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart

Catholic · K–12 · $20,100/yr

North Las Vegas

Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School

Lutheran · 6–12 · $15,200/yr

Somerset Academy (NLV)

Independent · K–8 · $7,800-$9,600/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.