Is private school cheaper in Allentown or Lee's Summit?

Lee's Summit has lower average private school tuition at $8,600/year vs $13,000/year in Allentown. That's $4,400/year less, or $57,200 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Lee's Summit over Allentown?

Average tuition in Lee's Summit is $4,400/year less than Allentown. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $57,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,300/year in Allentown, $6,100/year in Lee's Summit.

How do Allentown and Lee's Summit private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Allentown averages $13,000/year ($650 above average). Lee's Summit averages $8,600/year ($3,750 below average).

Private School Cost: Allentown vs Lee's Summit

Lee's Summit averages $4,400/year less for private school (51% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $57,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Lee's Summit is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,600/year vs $13,000/year in Allentown. Religious schools run $6,100/year on the low end.

Allentown

$13,000

avg tuition/year

$650 above national avg

Lee's Summit

$8,600

avg tuition/year

$3,750 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Allentown	Lee's Summit	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,000/yr	$8,600/yr	+$4,400
Religious Schools	$8,300/yr	$6,100/yr	+$2,200
Independent/Prep	$30,200/yr	$20,100/yr	+$10,100
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$7,300/yr	+$3,800
Middle School (6-8)	$13,000/yr	$8,600/yr	+$4,400
High School (9-12)	$15,600/yr	$10,300/yr	+$5,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Allentown

$169,000

Lee's Summit

$111,800

Choosing Lee's Summit saves $57,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $114,400.

Sample Schools

Allentown

Lehigh Valley Academy (Allentown)

Independent · K–12 · $10,800-$13,400/yr

Central Catholic High School (Allentown)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,400/yr

Lee's Summit

Summit Christian Academy (Lee's Summit)

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,400/yr

Holy Spirit Catholic School (LSummit)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,400-$10,400/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.