Is private school cheaper in Sunnyvale or Topeka?

Topeka has lower average private school tuition at $6,900/year vs $21,600/year in Sunnyvale. That's $14,700/year less, or $191,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Topeka is $14,700/year less than Sunnyvale. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $191,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $14,100/year in Sunnyvale, $4,800/year in Topeka.

How do Sunnyvale and Topeka private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Sunnyvale averages $21,600/year ($9,250 above average). Topeka averages $6,900/year ($5,450 below average).

Private School Cost: Sunnyvale vs Topeka

Topeka averages $14,700/year less for private school (213% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $191,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Topeka is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,900/year vs $21,600/year in Sunnyvale. Religious schools run $4,800/year on the low end.

Sunnyvale

$21,600

avg tuition/year

$9,250 above national avg

Topeka

$6,900

avg tuition/year

$5,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Sunnyvale	Topeka	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$21,600/yr	$6,900/yr	+$14,700
Religious Schools	$14,100/yr	$4,800/yr	+$9,300
Independent/Prep	$42,100/yr	$14,300/yr	+$27,800
Elementary (K-5)	$18,400/yr	$5,900/yr	+$12,500
Middle School (6-8)	$21,600/yr	$6,900/yr	+$14,700
High School (9-12)	$25,900/yr	$8,300/yr	+$17,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Sunnyvale

$280,800

Topeka

$89,700

Choosing Topeka saves $191,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $382,200.

Sample Schools

Sunnyvale

Archbishop Mitty High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $26,800/yr

Stratford School (Sunnyvale)

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

Topeka

Topeka Collegiate School

Independent · K–8 · $12,400/yr

Hayden Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,400/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.