Is private school cheaper in Alexandria or Overland Park?

Overland Park has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $18,800/year in Alexandria. That's $10,300/year less, or $133,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Overland Park is $10,300/year less than Alexandria. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $133,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,900/year in Alexandria, $5,900/year in Overland Park.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Alexandria averages $18,800/year ($6,450 above average). Overland Park averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average).

Private School Cost: Alexandria vs Overland Park

Overland Park averages $10,300/year less for private school (121% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $133,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Overland Park is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $18,800/year in Alexandria. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Alexandria

$18,800

avg tuition/year

$6,450 above national avg

Overland Park

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Alexandria	Overland Park	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,800/yr	$8,500/yr	+$10,300
Religious Schools	$12,900/yr	$5,900/yr	+$7,000
Independent/Prep	$37,600/yr	$17,500/yr	+$20,100
Elementary (K-5)	$16,000/yr	$7,200/yr	+$8,800
Middle School (6-8)	$18,800/yr	$8,500/yr	+$10,300
High School (9-12)	$22,600/yr	$10,200/yr	+$12,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Alexandria

$244,400

Overland Park

$110,500

Choosing Overland Park saves $133,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $267,800.

Sample Schools

Alexandria

Episcopal High School (Alexandria VA)

Independent (Episcopal) · 9–12 · $65,800/yr

Bishop Ireton High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/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.