Private School Cost: Overland Park vs West Valley City
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $8,500/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Overland Park
KS
$8,500
avg tuition/year
West Valley City
UT
$8,500
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Overland Park | West Valley City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $8,500/yr | $8,500/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $5,900/yr | $5,900/yr | Same |
| Independent/Prep | $17,500/yr | $16,900/yr | +$600 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $7,200/yr | $7,200/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $8,500/yr | $8,500/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $10,200/yr | $10,200/yr | Same |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Overland Park
$110,500
West Valley City
$110,500
Sample Schools
Overland Park
Rockhurst High School (Kansas City area)
Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/yr
Barstow School
Independent · PK–12 · $19,400/yr
West Valley City
Merit Preparatory Academy
Independent · K–12 · $8,600-$10,800/yr
Blessed Sacrament School (Salt Lake)
Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$10,000/yr
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.