Is private school cheaper in Independence or Overland Park?

Independence has lower average private school tuition at $8,100/year vs $8,500/year in Overland Park. That's $400/year less, or $5,200 over a K-12 career.

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

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

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Independence averages $8,100/year ($4,250 below average). Overland Park averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average).

Private School Cost: Independence vs Overland Park

Independence averages $400/year less for private school (5% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $5,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Independence is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,100/year vs $8,500/year in Overland Park. Religious schools run $5,700/year on the low end.

Independence

$8,100

avg tuition/year

$4,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Overland Park

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Independence	Overland Park	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,100/yr	$8,500/yr	-$400
Religious Schools	$5,700/yr	$5,900/yr	-$200
Independent/Prep	$18,900/yr	$17,500/yr	+$1,400
Elementary (K-5)	$6,900/yr	$7,200/yr	-$300
Middle School (6-8)	$8,100/yr	$8,500/yr	-$400
High School (9-12)	$9,700/yr	$10,200/yr	-$500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Independence

$105,300

Overland Park

$110,500

Choosing Independence saves $5,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $10,400.

Sample Schools

Independence

Van Horn Academy (Independence MO)

Independent · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Truman Academy

Independent · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/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.