Private School Cost: Kansas City vs Plano
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $12,800/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Kansas City
MO
$12,800
avg tuition/year
Plano
TX
$12,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Kansas City | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,800/yr | $12,800/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $8,200/yr | $8,700/yr | -$500 |
| Independent/Prep | $24,000/yr | $27,100/yr | -$3,100 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,400/yr | $10,900/yr | -$500 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,800/yr | $12,800/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $15,800/yr | $15,400/yr | +$400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Kansas City
$166,400
Plano
$166,400
Sample Schools
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
Plano
Prestonwood Christian Academy
Christian · PK–12 · $18,200/yr
Parish Episcopal School (Plano)
Independent · PK–12 · $24,800/yr
St. Mark the Evangelist School
Catholic · K–8 · $9,200-$11,400/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.