Private School Cost: Olathe vs Rochester
Olathe averages $9,900/year less for private school (121% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $128,700 per child.
Bottom Line
Olathe is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,200/year vs $18,100/year in Rochester. Religious schools run $5,800/year on the low end.
Olathe
KS
$8,200
avg tuition/year
Rochester
NY
$18,100
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Olathe | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $8,200/yr | $18,100/yr | -$9,900 |
| Religious Schools | $5,800/yr | $10,400/yr | -$4,600 |
| Independent/Prep | $17,000/yr | $38,500/yr | -$21,500 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $7,000/yr | $15,400/yr | -$8,400 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $8,200/yr | $18,100/yr | -$9,900 |
| High School (9-12) | $9,800/yr | $21,700/yr | -$11,900 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Olathe
$106,600
Rochester
$235,300
Choosing Olathe saves $128,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $257,400.
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
Rochester
McQuaid Jesuit High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $16,800/yr
Allendale Columbia School
Independent · PK–12 · $22,400/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.