Private School Cost: Las Vegas vs Overland Park
Overland Park averages $3,700/year less for private school (44% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $48,100 per child.
Bottom Line
Overland Park is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $12,200/year in Las Vegas. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.
Las Vegas
NV
$12,200
avg tuition/year
Overland Park
KS
$8,500
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Las Vegas | Overland Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,200/yr | $8,500/yr | +$3,700 |
| Religious Schools | $8,000/yr | $5,900/yr | +$2,100 |
| Independent/Prep | $22,500/yr | $17,500/yr | +$5,000 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,000/yr | $7,200/yr | +$2,800 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,200/yr | $8,500/yr | +$3,700 |
| High School (9-12) | $15,000/yr | $10,200/yr | +$4,800 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Las Vegas
$158,600
Overland Park
$110,500
Choosing Overland Park saves $48,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $96,200.
Sample Schools
Las Vegas
The Meadows School
Independent · PK–12 · $24,800-$26,400/yr
Advanced Technologies Academy
Magnet (Free) · 9–12
Bishop Gorman High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $19,200/yr
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada
Catholic Classical · K–12 · $9,400-$11,200/yr
Overland Park
Rockhurst High School (Kansas City area)
Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/yr
Barstow School
Independent · PK–12 · $19,400/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.