Is private school cheaper in North Las Vegas or Worcester?

North Las Vegas has lower average private school tuition at $11,000/year vs $23,600/year in Worcester. That's $12,600/year less, or $163,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in North Las Vegas is $12,600/year less than Worcester. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $163,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in North Las Vegas, $12,800/year in Worcester.

How do North Las Vegas and Worcester 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). Worcester averages $23,600/year ($11,250 above average).

Private School Cost: North Las Vegas vs Worcester

North Las Vegas averages $12,600/year less for private school (115% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $163,800 per child.

Bottom Line

North Las Vegas is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/year vs $23,600/year in Worcester. 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

Worcester

$23,600

avg tuition/year

$11,250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	North Las Vegas	Worcester	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,000/yr	$23,600/yr	-$12,600
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$12,800/yr	-$5,200
Independent/Prep	$22,100/yr	$48,100/yr	-$26,000
Elementary (K-5)	$9,400/yr	$20,100/yr	-$10,700
Middle School (6-8)	$11,000/yr	$23,600/yr	-$12,600
High School (9-12)	$13,200/yr	$28,300/yr	-$15,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

North Las Vegas

$143,000

Worcester

$306,800

Choosing North Las Vegas saves $163,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $327,600.

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

Worcester

Holy Name Central Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Worcester Academy

Independent · 9–12 · $36,400/yr

Full North Las Vegas breakdown → Full Worcester 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.