Private School Cost: Davie vs Kansas City
Davie averages $2,100/year less for private school (20% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $27,300 per child.
Bottom Line
Davie is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,700/year vs $12,800/year in Kansas City. Religious schools run $7,300/year on the low end.
Davie
FL
$10,700
avg tuition/year
Kansas City
MO
$12,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Davie | Kansas City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $10,700/yr | $12,800/yr | -$2,100 |
| Religious Schools | $7,300/yr | $8,200/yr | -$900 |
| Independent/Prep | $21,900/yr | $24,000/yr | -$2,100 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $9,100/yr | $10,400/yr | -$1,300 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $10,700/yr | $12,800/yr | -$2,100 |
| High School (9-12) | $12,800/yr | $15,800/yr | -$3,000 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Davie
$139,100
Kansas City
$166,400
Choosing Davie saves $27,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $54,600.
Sample Schools
Davie
Nova Southeastern University Day School
Independent · PK–12 · $18,400-$22,800/yr
St. Bonaventure School (Davie)
Catholic · K–8 · $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
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.