Is private school cheaper in North Las Vegas or Waco?

Waco has lower average private school tuition at $10,100/year vs $11,000/year in North Las Vegas. That's $900/year less, or $11,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Waco is $900/year less than North Las Vegas. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $11,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in North Las Vegas, $6,900/year in Waco.

How do North Las Vegas and Waco 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). Waco averages $10,100/year ($2,250 below average).

Private School Cost: North Las Vegas vs Waco

Waco averages $900/year less for private school (9% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $11,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Waco is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,100/year vs $11,000/year in North Las Vegas. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.

North Las Vegas

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Waco

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	North Las Vegas	Waco	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,000/yr	$10,100/yr	+$900
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$6,900/yr	+$700
Independent/Prep	$22,100/yr	$21,300/yr	+$800
Elementary (K-5)	$9,400/yr	$8,600/yr	+$800
Middle School (6-8)	$11,000/yr	$10,100/yr	+$900
High School (9-12)	$13,200/yr	$12,100/yr	+$1,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

North Las Vegas

$143,000

Waco

$131,300

Choosing Waco saves $11,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $23,400.

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

Waco

Vanguard College Preparatory

Christian · 6–12 · $12,400/yr

Reicher Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,200/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.