Is private school cheaper in High Point or Lee's Summit?

Lee's Summit has lower average private school tuition at $8,600/year vs $9,200/year in High Point. That's $600/year less, or $7,800 over a K-12 career.

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

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

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. High Point averages $9,200/year ($3,150 below average). Lee's Summit averages $8,600/year ($3,750 below average).

Private School Cost: High Point vs Lee's Summit

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

Bottom Line

Lee's Summit is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,600/year vs $9,200/year in High Point. Religious schools run $6,100/year on the low end.

High Point

$9,200

avg tuition/year

$3,150 below national avg

Lee's Summit

$8,600

avg tuition/year

$3,750 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	High Point	Lee's Summit	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,200/yr	$8,600/yr	+$600
Religious Schools	$6,500/yr	$6,100/yr	+$400
Independent/Prep	$19,400/yr	$20,100/yr	-$700
Elementary (K-5)	$7,800/yr	$7,300/yr	+$500
Middle School (6-8)	$9,200/yr	$8,600/yr	+$600
High School (9-12)	$11,000/yr	$10,300/yr	+$700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

High Point

$119,600

Lee's Summit

$111,800

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

Sample Schools

High Point

Wesleyan Christian Academy (HP)

Christian · K–12 · $10,200-$12,800/yr

Greensboro Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $24,400/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.