Is private school cheaper in Fontana or Overland Park?

Overland Park has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $14,900/year in Fontana. That's $6,400/year less, or $83,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Overland Park is $6,400/year less than Fontana. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $83,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,700/year in Fontana, $5,900/year in Overland Park.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Fontana averages $14,900/year ($2,550 above average). Overland Park averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average).

Private School Cost: Fontana vs Overland Park

Overland Park averages $6,400/year less for private school (75% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $83,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Overland Park is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $14,900/year in Fontana. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Fontana

$14,900

avg tuition/year

$2,550 above national avg

Overland Park

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fontana	Overland Park	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$14,900/yr	$8,500/yr	+$6,400
Religious Schools	$9,700/yr	$5,900/yr	+$3,800
Independent/Prep	$29,000/yr	$17,500/yr	+$11,500
Elementary (K-5)	$12,700/yr	$7,200/yr	+$5,500
Middle School (6-8)	$14,900/yr	$8,500/yr	+$6,400
High School (9-12)	$17,900/yr	$10,200/yr	+$7,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fontana

$193,700

Overland Park

$110,500

Choosing Overland Park saves $83,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $166,400.

Sample Schools

Fontana

Fontana Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,800/yr

St. Joseph School (Fontana)

Catholic · K–8 · $7,600-$9,200/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.