Is private school cheaper in Huntsville or Las Vegas?

Huntsville has lower average private school tuition at $7,800/year vs $12,200/year in Las Vegas. That's $4,400/year less, or $57,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Huntsville is $4,400/year less than Las Vegas. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $57,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,800/year in Huntsville, $8,000/year in Las Vegas.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Huntsville averages $7,800/year ($4,550 below average). Las Vegas averages $12,200/year ($150 below average).

Private School Cost: Huntsville vs Las Vegas

Huntsville averages $4,400/year less for private school (56% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $57,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Huntsville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,800/year vs $12,200/year in Las Vegas. Religious schools run $5,800/year on the low end.

Huntsville

$7,800

avg tuition/year

$4,550 below national avg

Lower cost

Las Vegas

$12,200

avg tuition/year

$150 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Huntsville	Las Vegas	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,800/yr	$12,200/yr	-$4,400
Religious Schools	$5,800/yr	$8,000/yr	-$2,200
Independent/Prep	$16,000/yr	$22,500/yr	-$6,500
Elementary (K-5)	$6,600/yr	$10,000/yr	-$3,400
Middle School (6-8)	$7,800/yr	$12,200/yr	-$4,400
High School (9-12)	$9,400/yr	$15,000/yr	-$5,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Huntsville

$101,400

Las Vegas

$158,600

Choosing Huntsville saves $57,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $114,400.

Sample Schools

Huntsville

Randolph School (Huntsville)

Independent · PK–12 · $17,400/yr

St. John Paul II Catholic High School (Huntsville)

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,400/yr

Las Vegas

The Meadows School

Independent · PK–12 · $24,800-$26,400/yr

Advanced Technologies Academy

Magnet (Free) · 9–12

Bishop Gorman High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $19,200/yr

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada

Catholic Classical · K–12 · $9,400-$11,200/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.