Is private school cheaper in Overland Park or Pearland?

Overland Park has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $12,400/year in Pearland. That's $3,900/year less, or $50,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Overland Park is $3,900/year less than Pearland. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $50,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,900/year in Overland Park, $8,400/year in Pearland.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Overland Park averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average). Pearland averages $12,400/year ($50 above average).

Private School Cost: Overland Park vs Pearland

Overland Park averages $3,900/year less for private school (46% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $50,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Overland Park is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $12,400/year in Pearland. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Overland Park

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Pearland

$12,400

avg tuition/year

$50 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Overland Park	Pearland	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,500/yr	$12,400/yr	-$3,900
Religious Schools	$5,900/yr	$8,400/yr	-$2,500
Independent/Prep	$17,500/yr	$26,100/yr	-$8,600
Elementary (K-5)	$7,200/yr	$10,500/yr	-$3,300
Middle School (6-8)	$8,500/yr	$12,400/yr	-$3,900
High School (9-12)	$10,200/yr	$14,900/yr	-$4,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Overland Park

$110,500

Pearland

$161,200

Choosing Overland Park saves $50,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $101,400.

Sample Schools

Overland Park

Rockhurst High School (Kansas City area)

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/yr

Barstow School

Independent · PK–12 · $19,400/yr

Pearland

Pearland Christian School

Christian · PK–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr

Holy Family School (Pearland)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,400-$10,200/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.