Is private school cheaper in Overland Park or San Bernardino?

Overland Park has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $13,800/year in San Bernardino. That's $5,300/year less, or $68,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Overland Park is $5,300/year less than San Bernardino. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $68,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,900/year in Overland Park, $9,000/year in San Bernardino.

How do Overland Park and San Bernardino 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). San Bernardino averages $13,800/year ($1,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Overland Park vs San Bernardino

Overland Park averages $5,300/year less for private school (62% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $68,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Overland Park is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $13,800/year in San Bernardino. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Overland Park

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

San Bernardino

$13,800

avg tuition/year

$1,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Overland Park	San Bernardino	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,500/yr	$13,800/yr	-$5,300
Religious Schools	$5,900/yr	$9,000/yr	-$3,100
Independent/Prep	$17,500/yr	$26,800/yr	-$9,300
Elementary (K-5)	$7,200/yr	$11,700/yr	-$4,500
Middle School (6-8)	$8,500/yr	$13,800/yr	-$5,300
High School (9-12)	$10,200/yr	$16,600/yr	-$6,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Overland Park

$110,500

San Bernardino

$179,400

Choosing Overland Park saves $68,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $137,800.

Sample Schools

Overland Park

Rockhurst High School (Kansas City area)

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/yr

Barstow School

Independent · PK–12 · $19,400/yr

San Bernardino

Our Lady of the Assumption School

Catholic · PK–8 · $8,400-$10,200/yr

San Bernardino Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $7,800-$9,200/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.