Private School Cost: Las Vegas vs Pittsburgh
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $12,200/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Las Vegas
NV
$12,200
avg tuition/year
Pittsburgh
PA
$12,200
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Las Vegas | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,200/yr | $12,200/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $8,000/yr | $7,800/yr | +$200 |
| Independent/Prep | $22,500/yr | $22,800/yr | -$300 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,000/yr | $10,000/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,200/yr | $12,200/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $15,000/yr | $15,000/yr | Same |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Las Vegas
$158,600
Pittsburgh
$158,600
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
Pittsburgh
Shady Side Academy
Independent · PK–12 · $27,800-$29,400/yr
Winchester Thurston School
Independent · PK–12 · $25,200-$27,600/yr
Central Catholic High School (Pittsburgh)
Catholic · 9–12 · $13,400/yr
North Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $11,800/yr
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.