Is private school cheaper in Omaha or Overland Park?

Omaha has lower average private school tuition at $7,300/year vs $8,500/year in Overland Park. That's $1,200/year less, or $15,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Omaha over Overland Park?

Average tuition in Omaha is $1,200/year less than Overland Park. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $15,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,100/year in Omaha, $5,900/year in Overland Park.

How do Omaha and Overland Park private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Omaha averages $7,300/year ($5,050 below average). Overland Park averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average).

Private School Cost: Omaha vs Overland Park

Omaha averages $1,200/year less for private school (16% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $15,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Omaha is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,300/year vs $8,500/year in Overland Park. Religious schools run $5,100/year on the low end.

Omaha

$7,300

avg tuition/year

$5,050 below national avg

Lower cost

Overland Park

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Omaha	Overland Park	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,300/yr	$8,500/yr	-$1,200
Religious Schools	$5,100/yr	$5,900/yr	-$800
Independent/Prep	$15,900/yr	$17,500/yr	-$1,600
Elementary (K-5)	$6,200/yr	$7,200/yr	-$1,000
Middle School (6-8)	$7,300/yr	$8,500/yr	-$1,200
High School (9-12)	$8,800/yr	$10,200/yr	-$1,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Omaha

$94,900

Overland Park

$110,500

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

Sample Schools

Omaha

Creighton Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Westside Community Schools (Private Prep)

Independent · K–12 · $11,800/yr

Overland Park

Rockhurst High School (Kansas City area)

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/yr

Barstow School

Independent · PK–12 · $19,400/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.