Is private school cheaper in College Station or Kansas City?

College Station has lower average private school tuition at $10,300/year vs $12,800/year in Kansas City. That's $2,500/year less, or $32,500 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing College Station over Kansas City?

Average tuition in College Station is $2,500/year less than Kansas City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $32,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in College Station, $8,200/year in Kansas City.

How do College Station and Kansas City private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. College Station averages $10,300/year ($2,050 below average). Kansas City averages $12,800/year ($450 above average).

Private School Cost: College Station vs Kansas City

College Station averages $2,500/year less for private school (24% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $32,500 per child.

Bottom Line

College Station is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,300/year vs $12,800/year in Kansas City. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

College Station

$10,300

avg tuition/year

$2,050 below national avg

Lower cost

Kansas City

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	College Station	Kansas City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,300/yr	$12,800/yr	-$2,500
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$8,200/yr	-$1,200
Independent/Prep	$21,800/yr	$24,000/yr	-$2,200
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$10,400/yr	-$1,600
Middle School (6-8)	$10,300/yr	$12,800/yr	-$2,500
High School (9-12)	$12,400/yr	$15,800/yr	-$3,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

College Station

$133,900

Kansas City

$166,400

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

Sample Schools

College Station

College Station Christian Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $9,400-$11,400/yr

Brazos Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,600/yr

Kansas City

Pembroke Hill School

Independent · PK–12 · $24,800-$26,400/yr

Rockhurst High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/yr

Bishop Miege High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr

St. Teresa's Academy (KC)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/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.