Private School Cost: North Las Vegas vs Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie averages $1,400/year less for private school (15% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $18,200 per child.
Bottom Line
Port St. Lucie is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,600/year vs $11,000/year in North Las Vegas. Religious schools run $6,600/year on the low end.
North Las Vegas
NV
$11,000
avg tuition/year
Port St. Lucie
FL
$9,600
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | North Las Vegas | Port St. Lucie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $11,000/yr | $9,600/yr | +$1,400 |
| Religious Schools | $7,600/yr | $6,600/yr | +$1,000 |
| Independent/Prep | $22,100/yr | $19,800/yr | +$2,300 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $9,400/yr | $8,200/yr | +$1,200 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $11,000/yr | $9,600/yr | +$1,400 |
| High School (9-12) | $13,200/yr | $11,500/yr | +$1,700 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
North Las Vegas
$143,000
Port St. Lucie
$124,800
Choosing Port St. Lucie saves $18,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $36,400.
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
Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie Christian School
Christian · PK–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr
Saint Bernadette School (PSL)
Catholic · K–8 · $7,600-$9,400/yr
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.