Is private school cheaper in Las Vegas or Little Rock?

Little Rock has lower average private school tuition at $6,600/year vs $12,200/year in Las Vegas. That's $5,600/year less, or $72,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Little Rock is $5,600/year less than Las Vegas. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $72,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,000/year in Las Vegas, $5,000/year in Little Rock.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Las Vegas averages $12,200/year ($150 below average). Little Rock averages $6,600/year ($5,750 below average).

Private School Cost: Las Vegas vs Little Rock

Little Rock averages $5,600/year less for private school (85% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $72,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Little Rock is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,600/year vs $12,200/year in Las Vegas. Religious schools run $5,000/year on the low end.

Las Vegas

$12,200

avg tuition/year

$150 below national avg

Little Rock

$6,600

avg tuition/year

$5,750 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Las Vegas	Little Rock	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,200/yr	$6,600/yr	+$5,600
Religious Schools	$8,000/yr	$5,000/yr	+$3,000
Independent/Prep	$22,500/yr	$13,100/yr	+$9,400
Elementary (K-5)	$10,000/yr	$5,600/yr	+$4,400
Middle School (6-8)	$12,200/yr	$6,600/yr	+$5,600
High School (9-12)	$15,000/yr	$7,900/yr	+$7,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Las Vegas

$158,600

Little Rock

$85,800

Choosing Little Rock saves $72,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $145,600.

Sample Schools

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

Little Rock

Pulaski Academy (Little Rock)

Independent · PK–12 · $11,800/yr

Mount St. Mary Academy

Catholic · 9–12 · $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.