Is private school cheaper in North Las Vegas or Richmond?

North Las Vegas has lower average private school tuition at $11,000/year vs $14,500/year in Richmond. That's $3,500/year less, or $45,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in North Las Vegas is $3,500/year less than Richmond. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $45,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in North Las Vegas, $9,200/year in Richmond.

How do North Las Vegas and Richmond 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). Richmond averages $14,500/year ($2,150 above average).

Private School Cost: North Las Vegas vs Richmond

North Las Vegas averages $3,500/year less for private school (32% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $45,500 per child.

Bottom Line

North Las Vegas is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/year vs $14,500/year in Richmond. 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

Richmond

$14,500

avg tuition/year

$2,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	North Las Vegas	Richmond	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,000/yr	$14,500/yr	-$3,500
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$9,200/yr	-$1,600
Independent/Prep	$22,100/yr	$27,000/yr	-$4,900
Elementary (K-5)	$9,400/yr	$11,800/yr	-$2,400
Middle School (6-8)	$11,000/yr	$14,500/yr	-$3,500
High School (9-12)	$13,200/yr	$18,000/yr	-$4,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

North Las Vegas

$143,000

Richmond

$188,500

Choosing North Las Vegas saves $45,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $91,000.

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

Richmond

St. Catherine's School (Richmond)

Independent · PK–12 · $28,800-$31,400/yr

St. Christopher's School

Independent · K–12 · $29,200-$31,800/yr

Collegiate School (Richmond)

Independent · PK–12 · $30,400-$32,800/yr

Benedictine College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/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.