Is private school cheaper in North Las Vegas or Portland?

North Las Vegas has lower average private school tuition at $11,000/year vs $18,200/year in Portland. That's $7,200/year less, or $93,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in North Las Vegas is $7,200/year less than Portland. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $93,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in North Las Vegas, $10,400/year in Portland.

How do North Las Vegas and Portland 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). Portland averages $18,200/year ($5,850 above average).

Private School Cost: North Las Vegas vs Portland

North Las Vegas averages $7,200/year less for private school (65% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $93,600 per child.

Bottom Line

North Las Vegas is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/year vs $18,200/year in Portland. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

North Las Vegas

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Portland

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	North Las Vegas	Portland	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,000/yr	$18,200/yr	-$7,200
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$10,400/yr	-$2,800
Independent/Prep	$22,100/yr	$31,500/yr	-$9,400
Elementary (K-5)	$9,400/yr	$14,800/yr	-$5,400
Middle School (6-8)	$11,000/yr	$18,200/yr	-$7,200
High School (9-12)	$13,200/yr	$22,500/yr	-$9,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

North Las Vegas

$143,000

Portland

$236,600

Choosing North Las Vegas saves $93,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $187,200.

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

Portland

Catlin Gabel School

Independent · PK–12 · $38,400-$41,200/yr

Oregon Episcopal School

Independent · PK–12 · $34,800/yr

Jesuit High School (Portland)

Catholic · 9–12 · $19,200/yr

Central Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/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.