Is private school cheaper in Olathe or Tulsa?

Tulsa has lower average private school tuition at $7,000/year vs $8,200/year in Olathe. That's $1,200/year less, or $15,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Tulsa is $1,200/year less than Olathe. 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, $5,100/year in Tulsa.

How do Olathe and Tulsa 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). Tulsa averages $7,000/year ($5,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Olathe vs Tulsa

Tulsa averages $1,200/year less for private school (17% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $15,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Tulsa is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,000/year vs $8,200/year in Olathe. Religious schools run $5,100/year on the low end.

Olathe

$8,200

avg tuition/year

$4,150 below national avg

Tulsa

$7,000

avg tuition/year

$5,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Olathe	Tulsa	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,200/yr	$7,000/yr	+$1,200
Religious Schools	$5,800/yr	$5,100/yr	+$700
Independent/Prep	$17,000/yr	$14,500/yr	+$2,500
Elementary (K-5)	$7,000/yr	$6,000/yr	+$1,000
Middle School (6-8)	$8,200/yr	$7,000/yr	+$1,200
High School (9-12)	$9,800/yr	$8,400/yr	+$1,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Olathe

$106,600

Tulsa

$91,000

Choosing Tulsa 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

Tulsa

Holland Hall (Tulsa)

Independent (Episcopal) · PK–12 · $21,400/yr

Bishop Kelley High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/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.