Is private school cheaper in North Las Vegas or Peoria?

Peoria has lower average private school tuition at $9,700/year vs $11,000/year in North Las Vegas. That's $1,300/year less, or $16,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Peoria is $1,300/year less than North Las Vegas. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $16,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in North Las Vegas, $7,300/year in Peoria.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. North Las Vegas averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average). Peoria averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average).

Private School Cost: North Las Vegas vs Peoria

Peoria averages $1,300/year less for private school (13% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $16,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Peoria is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,700/year vs $11,000/year in North Las Vegas. Religious schools run $7,300/year on the low end.

North Las Vegas

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Peoria

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	North Las Vegas	Peoria	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,000/yr	$9,700/yr	+$1,300
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$7,300/yr	+$300
Independent/Prep	$22,100/yr	$18,500/yr	+$3,600
Elementary (K-5)	$9,400/yr	$8,200/yr	+$1,200
Middle School (6-8)	$11,000/yr	$9,700/yr	+$1,300
High School (9-12)	$13,200/yr	$11,600/yr	+$1,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

North Las Vegas

$143,000

Peoria

$126,100

Choosing Peoria saves $16,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $33,800.

Sample Schools

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

Peoria

Sandra Day O'Connor Prep (Peoria)

Independent · 9–12 · $10,400/yr

Deer Valley Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/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.