Is private school cheaper in Madison or North Las Vegas?

Madison has lower average private school tuition at $9,300/year vs $11,000/year in North Las Vegas. That's $1,700/year less, or $22,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Madison is $1,700/year less than North Las Vegas. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $22,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,300/year in Madison, $7,600/year in North Las Vegas.

How do Madison and North Las Vegas private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Madison averages $9,300/year ($3,050 below average). North Las Vegas averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Madison vs North Las Vegas

Madison averages $1,700/year less for private school (18% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $22,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Madison is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,300/year vs $11,000/year in North Las Vegas. Religious schools run $6,300/year on the low end.

Madison

$9,300

avg tuition/year

$3,050 below national avg

Lower cost

North Las Vegas

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Madison	North Las Vegas	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,300/yr	$11,000/yr	-$1,700
Religious Schools	$6,300/yr	$7,600/yr	-$1,300
Independent/Prep	$21,100/yr	$22,100/yr	-$1,000
Elementary (K-5)	$7,900/yr	$9,400/yr	-$1,500
Middle School (6-8)	$9,300/yr	$11,000/yr	-$1,700
High School (9-12)	$11,200/yr	$13,200/yr	-$2,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Madison

$120,900

North Las Vegas

$143,000

Choosing Madison saves $22,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $44,200.

Sample Schools

Madison

Edgewood Campus School

Catholic · PK–8 · $10,400-$12,800/yr

Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,200/yr

North Las Vegas

Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School

Lutheran · 6–12 · $15,200/yr

Somerset Academy (NLV)

Independent · K–8 · $7,800-$9,600/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.