Private School Cost: Las Vegas vs Santa Clarita
Las Vegas averages $5,800/year less for private school (48% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $75,400 per child.
Bottom Line
Las Vegas is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,200/year vs $18,000/year in Santa Clarita. Religious schools run $8,000/year on the low end.
Las Vegas
NV
$12,200
avg tuition/year
Santa Clarita
CA
$18,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Las Vegas | Santa Clarita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,200/yr | $18,000/yr | -$5,800 |
| Religious Schools | $8,000/yr | $11,700/yr | -$3,700 |
| Independent/Prep | $22,500/yr | $35,100/yr | -$12,600 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,000/yr | $15,300/yr | -$5,300 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,200/yr | $18,000/yr | -$5,800 |
| High School (9-12) | $15,000/yr | $21,600/yr | -$6,600 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Las Vegas
$158,600
Santa Clarita
$234,000
Choosing Las Vegas saves $75,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $150,800.
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
Santa Clarita
The Masters School (Santa Clarita)
Christian · K–12 · $14,800/yr
West Ranch Academy
Independent · 9–12 · $12,400/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.