Is private school cheaper in Las Vegas or Miramar?

Miramar has lower average private school tuition at $10,700/year vs $12,200/year in Las Vegas. That's $1,500/year less, or $19,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Miramar is $1,500/year less than Las Vegas. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $19,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,000/year in Las Vegas, $7,300/year in Miramar.

How do Las Vegas and Miramar 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). Miramar averages $10,700/year ($1,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Las Vegas vs Miramar

Miramar averages $1,500/year less for private school (14% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $19,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Miramar is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,700/year vs $12,200/year in Las Vegas. Religious schools run $7,300/year on the low end.

Las Vegas

$12,200

avg tuition/year

$150 below national avg

Miramar

$10,700

avg tuition/year

$1,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Las Vegas	Miramar	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,200/yr	$10,700/yr	+$1,500
Religious Schools	$8,000/yr	$7,300/yr	+$700
Independent/Prep	$22,500/yr	$21,900/yr	+$600
Elementary (K-5)	$10,000/yr	$9,100/yr	+$900
Middle School (6-8)	$12,200/yr	$10,700/yr	+$1,500
High School (9-12)	$15,000/yr	$12,800/yr	+$2,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Las Vegas

$158,600

Miramar

$139,100

Choosing Miramar saves $19,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $39,000.

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

Miramar

Westminster Christian School (Miramar)

Christian · PK–12 · $14,200/yr

American Heritage School (Broward)

Independent · PK–12 · $24,800/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.