Is private school cheaper in Overland Park or Rockford?

Overland Park has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $10,900/year in Rockford. That's $2,400/year less, or $31,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Overland Park is $2,400/year less than Rockford. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $31,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,900/year in Overland Park, $6,900/year in Rockford.

How do Overland Park and Rockford 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). Rockford averages $10,900/year ($1,450 below average).

Private School Cost: Overland Park vs Rockford

Overland Park averages $2,400/year less for private school (28% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $31,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Overland Park is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $10,900/year in Rockford. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Overland Park

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Rockford

$10,900

avg tuition/year

$1,450 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Overland Park	Rockford	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,500/yr	$10,900/yr	-$2,400
Religious Schools	$5,900/yr	$6,900/yr	-$1,000
Independent/Prep	$17,500/yr	$25,100/yr	-$7,600
Elementary (K-5)	$7,200/yr	$9,300/yr	-$2,100
Middle School (6-8)	$8,500/yr	$10,900/yr	-$2,400
High School (9-12)	$10,200/yr	$13,100/yr	-$2,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Overland Park

$110,500

Rockford

$141,700

Choosing Overland Park saves $31,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $62,400.

Sample Schools

Overland Park

Rockhurst High School (Kansas City area)

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/yr

Barstow School

Independent · PK–12 · $19,400/yr

Rockford

Keith Country Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $11,200-$14,400/yr

Boylan Catholic 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.