Private School Cost: Las Vegas vs Sparks
Sparks averages $1,000/year less for private school (9% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $13,000 per child.
Bottom Line
Sparks is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,200/year vs $12,200/year in Las Vegas. Religious schools run $7,800/year on the low end.
Las Vegas
NV
$12,200
avg tuition/year
Sparks
NV
$11,200
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Las Vegas | Sparks | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,200/yr | $11,200/yr | +$1,000 |
| Religious Schools | $8,000/yr | $7,800/yr | +$200 |
| Independent/Prep | $22,500/yr | $22,500/yr | Same |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,000/yr | $9,500/yr | +$500 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,200/yr | $11,200/yr | +$1,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $15,000/yr | $13,400/yr | +$1,600 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Las Vegas
$158,600
Sparks
$145,600
Choosing Sparks saves $13,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $26,000.
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
Sparks
Coral Academy of Science (Sparks)
Independent · K–12 · $7,400-$9,200/yr
St. Albert School (Sparks)
Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$10,200/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.