Is private school cheaper in Kansas City or Virginia Beach?

Kansas City has lower average private school tuition at $12,800/year vs $13,200/year in Virginia Beach. That's $400/year less, or $5,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Kansas City is $400/year less than Virginia Beach. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $5,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,200/year in Kansas City, $8,600/year in Virginia Beach.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Kansas City averages $12,800/year ($450 above average). Virginia Beach averages $13,200/year ($850 above average).

Private School Cost: Kansas City vs Virginia Beach

Kansas City averages $400/year less for private school (3% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $5,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Kansas City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,800/year vs $13,200/year in Virginia Beach. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.

Kansas City

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Lower cost

Virginia Beach

$13,200

avg tuition/year

$850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Kansas City	Virginia Beach	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,800/yr	$13,200/yr	-$400
Religious Schools	$8,200/yr	$8,600/yr	-$400
Independent/Prep	$24,000/yr	$24,500/yr	-$500
Elementary (K-5)	$10,400/yr	$10,800/yr	-$400
Middle School (6-8)	$12,800/yr	$13,200/yr	-$400
High School (9-12)	$15,800/yr	$16,200/yr	-$400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Kansas City

$166,400

Virginia Beach

$171,600

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

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

Virginia Beach

Norfolk Academy

Independent · 1–12 · $24,800-$27,200/yr

Cape Henry Collegiate School

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400-$24,800/yr

Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Kellam High School (Public)

Public (Reference) · 9–12

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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.