Is private school cheaper in Ann Arbor or Overland Park?

Overland Park has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $10,400/year in Ann Arbor. That's $1,900/year less, or $24,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Overland Park is $1,900/year less than Ann Arbor. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $24,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,200/year in Ann Arbor, $5,900/year in Overland Park.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Ann Arbor averages $10,400/year ($1,950 below average). Overland Park averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average).

Private School Cost: Ann Arbor vs Overland Park

Overland Park averages $1,900/year less for private school (22% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $24,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Overland Park is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $10,400/year in Ann Arbor. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Ann Arbor

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Overland Park

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Ann Arbor	Overland Park	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,400/yr	$8,500/yr	+$1,900
Religious Schools	$7,200/yr	$5,900/yr	+$1,300
Independent/Prep	$22,200/yr	$17,500/yr	+$4,700
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$7,200/yr	+$1,600
Middle School (6-8)	$10,400/yr	$8,500/yr	+$1,900
High School (9-12)	$12,500/yr	$10,200/yr	+$2,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Ann Arbor

$135,200

Overland Park

$110,500

Choosing Overland Park saves $24,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $49,400.

Sample Schools

Ann Arbor

Greenhills School

Independent · 6–12 · $24,800/yr

Father Gabriel Richard High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/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.