Private School Cost: Fayetteville vs Lee's Summit
Fayetteville averages $2,000/year less for private school (30% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $26,000 per child.
Bottom Line
Fayetteville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,600/year vs $8,600/year in Lee's Summit. Religious schools run $5,000/year on the low end.
Fayetteville
AR
$6,600
avg tuition/year
Lee's Summit
MO
$8,600
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Fayetteville | Lee's Summit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $6,600/yr | $8,600/yr | -$2,000 |
| Religious Schools | $5,000/yr | $6,100/yr | -$1,100 |
| Independent/Prep | $13,100/yr | $20,100/yr | -$7,000 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $5,600/yr | $7,300/yr | -$1,700 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $6,600/yr | $8,600/yr | -$2,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $7,900/yr | $10,300/yr | -$2,400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Fayetteville
$85,800
Lee's Summit
$111,800
Choosing Fayetteville saves $26,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $52,000.
Sample Schools
Fayetteville
Fayetteville Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr
Providence Academy (Fayetteville AR)
Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/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
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.