Is private school cheaper in Olathe or Palm Bay?

Olathe has lower average private school tuition at $8,200/year vs $9,400/year in Palm Bay. That's $1,200/year less, or $15,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Olathe over Palm Bay?

Average tuition in Olathe is $1,200/year less than Palm Bay. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $15,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,800/year in Olathe, $6,500/year in Palm Bay.

How do Olathe and Palm Bay private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Olathe averages $8,200/year ($4,150 below average). Palm Bay averages $9,400/year ($2,950 below average).

Private School Cost: Olathe vs Palm Bay

Olathe averages $1,200/year less for private school (15% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $15,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Olathe is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,200/year vs $9,400/year in Palm Bay. Religious schools run $5,800/year on the low end.

Olathe

$8,200

avg tuition/year

$4,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Palm Bay

$9,400

avg tuition/year

$2,950 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Olathe	Palm Bay	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,200/yr	$9,400/yr	-$1,200
Religious Schools	$5,800/yr	$6,500/yr	-$700
Independent/Prep	$17,000/yr	$19,400/yr	-$2,400
Elementary (K-5)	$7,000/yr	$8,000/yr	-$1,000
Middle School (6-8)	$8,200/yr	$9,400/yr	-$1,200
High School (9-12)	$9,800/yr	$11,300/yr	-$1,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Olathe

$106,600

Palm Bay

$122,200

Choosing Olathe saves $15,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $31,200.

Sample Schools

Olathe

Olathe Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr

St. Paul's Episcopal Day School (Olathe)

Episcopal · K–8 · $8,800-$10,800/yr

Palm Bay

Our Lady of Grace Academy (Palm Bay)

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/yr

Brevard Academy

Independent · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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.