Is private school cheaper in Overland Park or Pueblo?

Overland Park has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $11,000/year in Pueblo. That's $2,500/year less, or $32,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Overland Park is $2,500/year less than Pueblo. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $32,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,900/year in Overland Park, $7,100/year in Pueblo.

How do Overland Park and Pueblo 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). Pueblo averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Overland Park vs Pueblo

Overland Park averages $2,500/year less for private school (29% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $32,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Overland Park is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $11,000/year in Pueblo. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Overland Park

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Pueblo

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Overland Park	Pueblo	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,500/yr	$11,000/yr	-$2,500
Religious Schools	$5,900/yr	$7,100/yr	-$1,200
Independent/Prep	$17,500/yr	$21,600/yr	-$4,100
Elementary (K-5)	$7,200/yr	$9,400/yr	-$2,200
Middle School (6-8)	$8,500/yr	$11,000/yr	-$2,500
High School (9-12)	$10,200/yr	$13,200/yr	-$3,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Overland Park

$110,500

Pueblo

$143,000

Choosing Overland Park saves $32,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $65,000.

Sample Schools

Overland Park

Rockhurst High School (Kansas City area)

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/yr

Barstow School

Independent · PK–12 · $19,400/yr

Pueblo

Roncalli STEM Academy (Pueblo)

Catholic · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/yr

Pueblo Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $7,800-$9,600/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.