Is private school cheaper in Las Vegas or Stamford?

Las Vegas has lower average private school tuition at $12,200/year vs $29,900/year in Stamford. That's $17,700/year less, or $230,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Las Vegas is $17,700/year less than Stamford. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $230,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,000/year in Las Vegas, $16,500/year in Stamford.

How do Las Vegas and Stamford 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). Stamford averages $29,900/year ($17,550 above average).

Private School Cost: Las Vegas vs Stamford

Las Vegas averages $17,700/year less for private school (145% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $230,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Las Vegas is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,200/year vs $29,900/year in Stamford. Religious schools run $8,000/year on the low end.

Las Vegas

$12,200

avg tuition/year

$150 below national avg

Lower cost

Stamford

$29,900

avg tuition/year

$17,550 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Las Vegas	Stamford	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,200/yr	$29,900/yr	-$17,700
Religious Schools	$8,000/yr	$16,500/yr	-$8,500
Independent/Prep	$22,500/yr	$59,500/yr	-$37,000
Elementary (K-5)	$10,000/yr	$25,400/yr	-$15,400
Middle School (6-8)	$12,200/yr	$29,900/yr	-$17,700
High School (9-12)	$15,000/yr	$35,900/yr	-$20,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Las Vegas

$158,600

Stamford

$388,700

Choosing Las Vegas saves $230,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $460,200.

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

Stamford

King School (Stamford)

Independent · PK–12 · $47,800/yr

Bi-Cultural Day School

Independent (Jewish) · K–8 · $26,400/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.