Is private school cheaper in North Las Vegas or West Valley City?

West Valley City has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $11,000/year in North Las Vegas. That's $2,500/year less, or $32,500 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing West Valley City over North Las Vegas?

Average tuition in West Valley City is $2,500/year less than North Las Vegas. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $32,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in North Las Vegas, $5,900/year in West Valley City.

How do North Las Vegas and West Valley City 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). West Valley City averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average).

Private School Cost: North Las Vegas vs West Valley City

West Valley City averages $2,500/year less for private school (29% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $32,500 per child.

Bottom Line

West Valley City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $11,000/year in North Las Vegas. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

North Las Vegas

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

West Valley City

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	North Las Vegas	West Valley City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,000/yr	$8,500/yr	+$2,500
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$5,900/yr	+$1,700
Independent/Prep	$22,100/yr	$16,900/yr	+$5,200
Elementary (K-5)	$9,400/yr	$7,200/yr	+$2,200
Middle School (6-8)	$11,000/yr	$8,500/yr	+$2,500
High School (9-12)	$13,200/yr	$10,200/yr	+$3,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

North Las Vegas

$143,000

West Valley City

$110,500

Choosing West Valley City saves $32,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $65,000.

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

West Valley City

Merit Preparatory Academy

Independent · K–12 · $8,600-$10,800/yr

Blessed Sacrament School (Salt Lake)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$10,000/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.