Is private school cheaper in Albuquerque or Overland Park?

Overland Park has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $10,200/year in Albuquerque. That's $1,700/year less, or $22,100 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Overland Park over Albuquerque?

Average tuition in Overland Park is $1,700/year less than Albuquerque. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $22,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in Albuquerque, $5,900/year in Overland Park.

How do Albuquerque and Overland Park private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Albuquerque averages $10,200/year ($2,150 below average). Overland Park averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average).

Private School Cost: Albuquerque vs Overland Park

Overland Park averages $1,700/year less for private school (20% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $22,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Overland Park is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $10,200/year in Albuquerque. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Albuquerque

$10,200

avg tuition/year

$2,150 below national avg

Overland Park

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Albuquerque	Overland Park	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,200/yr	$8,500/yr	+$1,700
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$5,900/yr	+$1,100
Independent/Prep	$19,000/yr	$17,500/yr	+$1,500
Elementary (K-5)	$8,400/yr	$7,200/yr	+$1,200
Middle School (6-8)	$10,200/yr	$8,500/yr	+$1,700
High School (9-12)	$12,500/yr	$10,200/yr	+$2,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Albuquerque

$132,600

Overland Park

$110,500

Choosing Overland Park saves $22,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $44,200.

Sample Schools

Albuquerque

Albuquerque Academy

Independent · 6–12 · $20,800-$22,400/yr

Sandia Preparatory School

Independent · 6–12 · $18,400/yr

St. Pius X High School (Albuquerque)

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

Bosque School

Independent · 6–12 · $19,800-$21,400/yr

Overland Park

Rockhurst High School (Kansas City area)

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/yr

Barstow School

Independent · PK–12 · $19,400/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.