Is private school cheaper in Las Vegas or Paterson?

Las Vegas has lower average private school tuition at $12,200/year vs $18,100/year in Paterson. That's $5,900/year less, or $76,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Las Vegas is $5,900/year less than Paterson. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $76,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,000/year in Las Vegas, $11,700/year in Paterson.

How do Las Vegas and Paterson 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). Paterson averages $18,100/year ($5,750 above average).

Private School Cost: Las Vegas vs Paterson

Las Vegas averages $5,900/year less for private school (48% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $76,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Las Vegas is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,200/year vs $18,100/year in Paterson. Religious schools run $8,000/year on the low end.

Las Vegas

$12,200

avg tuition/year

$150 below national avg

Lower cost

Paterson

$18,100

avg tuition/year

$5,750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Las Vegas	Paterson	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,200/yr	$18,100/yr	-$5,900
Religious Schools	$8,000/yr	$11,700/yr	-$3,700
Independent/Prep	$22,500/yr	$38,700/yr	-$16,200
Elementary (K-5)	$10,000/yr	$15,400/yr	-$5,400
Middle School (6-8)	$12,200/yr	$18,100/yr	-$5,900
High School (9-12)	$15,000/yr	$21,700/yr	-$6,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Las Vegas

$158,600

Paterson

$235,300

Choosing Las Vegas saves $76,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $153,400.

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

Paterson

Paramus Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/yr

St. Philip the Apostle School

Catholic · K–8 · $10,200-$12,400/yr

Full Las Vegas breakdown → Full Paterson 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.