Is private school cheaper in Overland Park or Sunnyvale?

Overland Park has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $21,600/year in Sunnyvale. That's $13,100/year less, or $170,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Overland Park is $13,100/year less than Sunnyvale. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $170,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,900/year in Overland Park, $14,100/year in Sunnyvale.

How do Overland Park and Sunnyvale 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). Sunnyvale averages $21,600/year ($9,250 above average).

Private School Cost: Overland Park vs Sunnyvale

Overland Park averages $13,100/year less for private school (154% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $170,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Overland Park is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $21,600/year in Sunnyvale. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Overland Park

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Sunnyvale

$21,600

avg tuition/year

$9,250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Overland Park	Sunnyvale	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,500/yr	$21,600/yr	-$13,100
Religious Schools	$5,900/yr	$14,100/yr	-$8,200
Independent/Prep	$17,500/yr	$42,100/yr	-$24,600
Elementary (K-5)	$7,200/yr	$18,400/yr	-$11,200
Middle School (6-8)	$8,500/yr	$21,600/yr	-$13,100
High School (9-12)	$10,200/yr	$25,900/yr	-$15,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Overland Park

$110,500

Sunnyvale

$280,800

Choosing Overland Park saves $170,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $340,600.

Sample Schools

Overland Park

Rockhurst High School (Kansas City area)

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/yr

Barstow School

Independent · PK–12 · $19,400/yr

Sunnyvale

Archbishop Mitty High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $26,800/yr

Stratford School (Sunnyvale)

Independent · PK–8 · $24,200-$27,600/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.