Is private school cheaper in Las Vegas or Sacramento?

Las Vegas has lower average private school tuition at $12,200/year vs $16,000/year in Sacramento. That's $3,800/year less, or $49,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Las Vegas is $3,800/year less than Sacramento. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $49,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,000/year in Las Vegas, $9,800/year in Sacramento.

How do Las Vegas and Sacramento 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). Sacramento averages $16,000/year ($3,650 above average).

Private School Cost: Las Vegas vs Sacramento

Las Vegas averages $3,800/year less for private school (31% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $49,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Las Vegas is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,200/year vs $16,000/year in Sacramento. Religious schools run $8,000/year on the low end.

Las Vegas

$12,200

avg tuition/year

$150 below national avg

Lower cost

Sacramento

$16,000

avg tuition/year

$3,650 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Las Vegas	Sacramento	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,200/yr	$16,000/yr	-$3,800
Religious Schools	$8,000/yr	$9,800/yr	-$1,800
Independent/Prep	$22,500/yr	$28,500/yr	-$6,000
Elementary (K-5)	$10,000/yr	$13,000/yr	-$3,000
Middle School (6-8)	$12,200/yr	$16,000/yr	-$3,800
High School (9-12)	$15,000/yr	$19,800/yr	-$4,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Las Vegas

$158,600

Sacramento

$208,000

Choosing Las Vegas saves $49,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $98,800.

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

Sacramento

Sacramento Country Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $29,800-$32,400/yr

Christian Brothers High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,800/yr

Jesuit High School (Sacramento)

Catholic · 9–12 · $19,400/yr

St. Francis High School (Sacramento)

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,200/yr

Full Las Vegas breakdown → Full Sacramento 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.