Is private school cheaper in Joliet or Overland Park?

Overland Park has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $12,100/year in Joliet. That's $3,600/year less, or $46,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Overland Park is $3,600/year less than Joliet. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $46,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in Joliet, $5,900/year in Overland Park.

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

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

Private School Cost: Joliet vs Overland Park

Overland Park averages $3,600/year less for private school (42% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $46,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Overland Park is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $12,100/year in Joliet. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Joliet

$12,100

avg tuition/year

$250 below national avg

Overland Park

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Joliet	Overland Park	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,100/yr	$8,500/yr	+$3,600
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$5,900/yr	+$1,700
Independent/Prep	$27,900/yr	$17,500/yr	+$10,400
Elementary (K-5)	$10,300/yr	$7,200/yr	+$3,100
Middle School (6-8)	$12,100/yr	$8,500/yr	+$3,600
High School (9-12)	$14,500/yr	$10,200/yr	+$4,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Joliet

$157,300

Overland Park

$110,500

Choosing Overland Park saves $46,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $93,600.

Sample Schools

Joliet

Joliet Catholic Academy

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Plainfield Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/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.