Is private school cheaper in Las Vegas or Rockford?

Rockford has lower average private school tuition at $10,900/year vs $12,200/year in Las Vegas. That's $1,300/year less, or $16,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Rockford is $1,300/year less than Las Vegas. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $16,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,000/year in Las Vegas, $6,900/year in Rockford.

How do Las Vegas and Rockford 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). Rockford averages $10,900/year ($1,450 below average).

Private School Cost: Las Vegas vs Rockford

Rockford averages $1,300/year less for private school (12% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $16,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Rockford is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,900/year vs $12,200/year in Las Vegas. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.

Las Vegas

$12,200

avg tuition/year

$150 below national avg

Rockford

$10,900

avg tuition/year

$1,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Las Vegas	Rockford	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,200/yr	$10,900/yr	+$1,300
Religious Schools	$8,000/yr	$6,900/yr	+$1,100
Independent/Prep	$22,500/yr	$25,100/yr	-$2,600
Elementary (K-5)	$10,000/yr	$9,300/yr	+$700
Middle School (6-8)	$12,200/yr	$10,900/yr	+$1,300
High School (9-12)	$15,000/yr	$13,100/yr	+$1,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Las Vegas

$158,600

Rockford

$141,700

Choosing Rockford saves $16,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $33,800.

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

Rockford

Keith Country Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $11,200-$14,400/yr

Boylan Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/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.