Is private school cheaper in Jersey City or Kansas City?

Kansas City has lower average private school tuition at $12,800/year vs $20,900/year in Jersey City. That's $8,100/year less, or $105,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Kansas City is $8,100/year less than Jersey City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $105,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,500/year in Jersey City, $8,200/year in Kansas City.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Jersey City averages $20,900/year ($8,550 above average). Kansas City averages $12,800/year ($450 above average).

Private School Cost: Jersey City vs Kansas City

Kansas City averages $8,100/year less for private school (63% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $105,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Kansas City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,800/year vs $20,900/year in Jersey City. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.

Jersey City

$20,900

avg tuition/year

$8,550 above national avg

Kansas City

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Jersey City	Kansas City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,900/yr	$12,800/yr	+$8,100
Religious Schools	$13,500/yr	$8,200/yr	+$5,300
Independent/Prep	$44,800/yr	$24,000/yr	+$20,800
Elementary (K-5)	$17,800/yr	$10,400/yr	+$7,400
Middle School (6-8)	$20,900/yr	$12,800/yr	+$8,100
High School (9-12)	$25,100/yr	$15,800/yr	+$9,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Jersey City

$271,700

Kansas City

$166,400

Choosing Kansas City saves $105,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $210,600.

Sample Schools

Jersey City

Hudson Catholic Regional High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Saint Aloysius Academy (Jersey City)

Catholic · K–8 · $10,800-$12,800/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

Full Jersey City breakdown → Full Kansas City breakdown →

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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.