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

Greenville has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $8,600/year in Lee's Summit. That's $100/year less, or $1,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Greenville is $100/year less than Lee's Summit. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $1,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,200/year in Greenville, $6,100/year in Lee's Summit.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Greenville averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average). Lee's Summit averages $8,600/year ($3,750 below average).

Private School Cost: Greenville vs Lee's Summit

Greenville averages $100/year less for private school (1% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $1,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Greenville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $8,600/year in Lee's Summit. Religious schools run $6,100/year on the low end.

Greenville

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Lee's Summit

$8,600

avg tuition/year

$3,750 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Greenville	Lee's Summit	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,500/yr	$8,600/yr	-$100
Religious Schools	$6,200/yr	$6,100/yr	+$100
Independent/Prep	$17,600/yr	$20,100/yr	-$2,500
Elementary (K-5)	$7,200/yr	$7,300/yr	-$100
Middle School (6-8)	$8,500/yr	$8,600/yr	-$100
High School (9-12)	$10,200/yr	$10,300/yr	-$100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Greenville

$110,500

Lee's Summit

$111,800

Choosing Greenville saves $1,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $2,600.

Sample Schools

Greenville

Greenville Technical Charter High School (Private Prep)

Independent · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

Bob Jones Academy (Greenville)

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.