Is private school cheaper in Las Vegas or Orange County?

Las Vegas has lower average private school tuition at $12,200/year vs $20,800/year in Orange County. That's $8,600/year less, or $111,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Las Vegas is $8,600/year less than Orange County. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $111,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,000/year in Las Vegas, $11,200/year in Orange County.

How do Las Vegas and Orange County 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). Orange County averages $20,800/year ($8,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Las Vegas vs Orange County

Las Vegas averages $8,600/year less for private school (70% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $111,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Las Vegas is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,200/year vs $20,800/year in Orange County. Religious schools run $8,000/year on the low end.

Las Vegas

$12,200

avg tuition/year

$150 below national avg

Lower cost

Orange County

$20,800

avg tuition/year

$8,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Las Vegas	Orange County	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,200/yr	$20,800/yr	-$8,600
Religious Schools	$8,000/yr	$11,200/yr	-$3,200
Independent/Prep	$22,500/yr	$34,800/yr	-$12,300
Elementary (K-5)	$10,000/yr	$17,000/yr	-$7,000
Middle School (6-8)	$12,200/yr	$20,800/yr	-$8,600
High School (9-12)	$15,000/yr	$25,500/yr	-$10,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Las Vegas

$158,600

Orange County

$270,400

Choosing Las Vegas saves $111,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $223,600.

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

Orange County

Sage Hill School

Independent · 9–12 · $41,800/yr

Fairmont Preparatory Academy

Independent · 9–12 · $34,600-$37,200/yr

Calvary Chapel Academy

Christian · K–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr

JSerra Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Full Las Vegas breakdown → Full Orange County breakdown →

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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.