Is private school cheaper in Las Vegas or Louisville?

Louisville has lower average private school tuition at $11,500/year vs $12,200/year in Las Vegas. That's $700/year less, or $9,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Louisville is $700/year less than Las Vegas. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $9,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,000/year in Las Vegas, $7,800/year in Louisville.

How do Las Vegas and Louisville 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). Louisville averages $11,500/year ($850 below average).

Private School Cost: Las Vegas vs Louisville

Louisville averages $700/year less for private school (6% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $9,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Louisville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,500/year vs $12,200/year in Las Vegas. Religious schools run $7,800/year on the low end.

Las Vegas

$12,200

avg tuition/year

$150 below national avg

Louisville

$11,500

avg tuition/year

$850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Las Vegas	Louisville	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,200/yr	$11,500/yr	+$700
Religious Schools	$8,000/yr	$7,800/yr	+$200
Independent/Prep	$22,500/yr	$21,500/yr	+$1,000
Elementary (K-5)	$10,000/yr	$9,400/yr	+$600
Middle School (6-8)	$12,200/yr	$11,500/yr	+$700
High School (9-12)	$15,000/yr	$14,200/yr	+$800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Las Vegas

$158,600

Louisville

$149,500

Choosing Louisville saves $9,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $18,200.

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

Louisville

Louisville Collegiate School

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400-$24,200/yr

Bellarmine University Prep (Affiliated)

Reference · N/A

Male High School (Public Magnet)

Magnet (Free) · 9–12

Trinity High School (Louisville)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,400/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.