Is private school cheaper in Olathe or Phoenix?

Olathe has lower average private school tuition at $8,200/year vs $13,400/year in Phoenix. That's $5,200/year less, or $67,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Olathe is $5,200/year less than Phoenix. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $67,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,800/year in Olathe, $8,600/year in Phoenix.

How do Olathe and Phoenix 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). Phoenix averages $13,400/year ($1,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Olathe vs Phoenix

Olathe averages $5,200/year less for private school (63% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $67,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Olathe is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,200/year vs $13,400/year in Phoenix. Religious schools run $5,800/year on the low end.

Olathe

$8,200

avg tuition/year

$4,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Phoenix

$13,400

avg tuition/year

$1,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Olathe	Phoenix	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,200/yr	$13,400/yr	-$5,200
Religious Schools	$5,800/yr	$8,600/yr	-$2,800
Independent/Prep	$17,000/yr	$24,500/yr	-$7,500
Elementary (K-5)	$7,000/yr	$11,000/yr	-$4,000
Middle School (6-8)	$8,200/yr	$13,400/yr	-$5,200
High School (9-12)	$9,800/yr	$16,500/yr	-$6,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Olathe

$106,600

Phoenix

$174,200

Choosing Olathe saves $67,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $135,200.

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

Phoenix

Brophy College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,800/yr

Xavier College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,400/yr

Scottsdale Preparatory Academy

Independent · 6–12 · $12,800-$14,200/yr

Notre Dame Preparatory High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/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.