Is private school cheaper in North Las Vegas or Syracuse?

North Las Vegas has lower average private school tuition at $11,000/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. That's $7,500/year less, or $97,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in North Las Vegas is $7,500/year less than Syracuse. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $97,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in North Las Vegas, $10,600/year in Syracuse.

How do North Las Vegas and Syracuse 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). Syracuse averages $18,500/year ($6,150 above average).

Private School Cost: North Las Vegas vs Syracuse

North Las Vegas averages $7,500/year less for private school (68% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $97,500 per child.

Bottom Line

North Las Vegas is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. 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

Syracuse

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	North Las Vegas	Syracuse	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,000/yr	$18,500/yr	-$7,500
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$10,600/yr	-$3,000
Independent/Prep	$22,100/yr	$39,400/yr	-$17,300
Elementary (K-5)	$9,400/yr	$15,700/yr	-$6,300
Middle School (6-8)	$11,000/yr	$18,500/yr	-$7,500
High School (9-12)	$13,200/yr	$22,200/yr	-$9,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

North Las Vegas

$143,000

Syracuse

$240,500

Choosing North Las Vegas saves $97,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $195,000.

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

Syracuse

Christian Brothers Academy (Syracuse)

Catholic · 7–12 · $16,200/yr

Bishop Grimes Jr/Sr High School

Catholic · 7–12 · $12,400/yr

Full North Las Vegas breakdown → Full Syracuse breakdown →

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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.