Is private school cheaper in Las Vegas or Tacoma?

Las Vegas has lower average private school tuition at $12,200/year vs $13,700/year in Tacoma. That's $1,500/year less, or $19,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Las Vegas is $1,500/year less than Tacoma. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $19,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,000/year in Las Vegas, $9,400/year in Tacoma.

How do Las Vegas and Tacoma 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). Tacoma averages $13,700/year ($1,350 above average).

Private School Cost: Las Vegas vs Tacoma

Las Vegas averages $1,500/year less for private school (12% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $19,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Las Vegas is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,200/year vs $13,700/year in Tacoma. Religious schools run $8,000/year on the low end.

Las Vegas

$12,200

avg tuition/year

$150 below national avg

Lower cost

Tacoma

$13,700

avg tuition/year

$1,350 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Las Vegas	Tacoma	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,200/yr	$13,700/yr	-$1,500
Religious Schools	$8,000/yr	$9,400/yr	-$1,400
Independent/Prep	$22,500/yr	$29,400/yr	-$6,900
Elementary (K-5)	$10,000/yr	$11,600/yr	-$1,600
Middle School (6-8)	$12,200/yr	$13,700/yr	-$1,500
High School (9-12)	$15,000/yr	$16,400/yr	-$1,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Las Vegas

$158,600

Tacoma

$178,100

Choosing Las Vegas saves $19,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $39,000.

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

Tacoma

Charles Wright Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Bellarmine Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/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.