Is private school cheaper in McAllen or North Las Vegas?

McAllen has lower average private school tuition at $9,400/year vs $11,000/year in North Las Vegas. That's $1,600/year less, or $20,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in McAllen is $1,600/year less than North Las Vegas. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $20,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,400/year in McAllen, $7,600/year in North Las Vegas.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. McAllen averages $9,400/year ($2,950 below average). North Las Vegas averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average).

Private School Cost: McAllen vs North Las Vegas

McAllen averages $1,600/year less for private school (17% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $20,800 per child.

Bottom Line

McAllen is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,400/year vs $11,000/year in North Las Vegas. Religious schools run $6,400/year on the low end.

McAllen

$9,400

avg tuition/year

$2,950 below national avg

Lower cost

North Las Vegas

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	McAllen	North Las Vegas	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,400/yr	$11,000/yr	-$1,600
Religious Schools	$6,400/yr	$7,600/yr	-$1,200
Independent/Prep	$19,800/yr	$22,100/yr	-$2,300
Elementary (K-5)	$8,000/yr	$9,400/yr	-$1,400
Middle School (6-8)	$9,400/yr	$11,000/yr	-$1,600
High School (9-12)	$11,300/yr	$13,200/yr	-$1,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

McAllen

$122,200

North Las Vegas

$143,000

Choosing McAllen saves $20,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $41,600.

Sample Schools

McAllen

McAllen Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,200-$10,200/yr

St. Joseph Academy (McAllen)

Catholic · K–12 · $7,400-$9,200/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.