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

Boise has lower average private school tuition at $8,000/year vs $8,600/year in Lee's Summit. That's $600/year less, or $7,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Boise is $600/year less than Lee's Summit. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $7,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,500/year in Boise, $6,100/year in Lee's Summit.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Boise averages $8,000/year ($4,350 below average). Lee's Summit averages $8,600/year ($3,750 below average).

Private School Cost: Boise vs Lee's Summit

Boise averages $600/year less for private school (8% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $7,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Boise is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,000/year vs $8,600/year in Lee's Summit. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Boise

$8,000

avg tuition/year

$4,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Lee's Summit

$8,600

avg tuition/year

$3,750 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Boise	Lee's Summit	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,000/yr	$8,600/yr	-$600
Religious Schools	$5,500/yr	$6,100/yr	-$600
Independent/Prep	$15,500/yr	$20,100/yr	-$4,600
Elementary (K-5)	$6,800/yr	$7,300/yr	-$500
Middle School (6-8)	$8,000/yr	$8,600/yr	-$600
High School (9-12)	$9,600/yr	$10,300/yr	-$700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Boise

$104,000

Lee's Summit

$111,800

Choosing Boise saves $7,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $15,600.

Sample Schools

Boise

The Ambrose School (Boise)

Christian Classical · PK–12 · $12,200-$14,800/yr

Boise Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/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.