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

Lee's Summit has lower average private school tuition at $8,600/year vs $9,700/year in Killeen. That's $1,100/year less, or $14,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Lee's Summit is $1,100/year less than Killeen. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $14,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,600/year in Killeen, $6,100/year in Lee's Summit.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Killeen averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average). Lee's Summit averages $8,600/year ($3,750 below average).

Private School Cost: Killeen vs Lee's Summit

Lee's Summit averages $1,100/year less for private school (13% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $14,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Lee's Summit is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,600/year vs $9,700/year in Killeen. Religious schools run $6,100/year on the low end.

Killeen

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Lee's Summit

$8,600

avg tuition/year

$3,750 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Killeen	Lee's Summit	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,700/yr	$8,600/yr	+$1,100
Religious Schools	$6,600/yr	$6,100/yr	+$500
Independent/Prep	$20,600/yr	$20,100/yr	+$500
Elementary (K-5)	$8,200/yr	$7,300/yr	+$900
Middle School (6-8)	$9,700/yr	$8,600/yr	+$1,100
High School (9-12)	$11,600/yr	$10,300/yr	+$1,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Killeen

$126,100

Lee's Summit

$111,800

Choosing Lee's Summit saves $14,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $28,600.

Sample Schools

Killeen

Crossroads Christian Academy (Killeen)

Christian · PK–12 · $8,200-$10,000/yr

St. Joseph School (Killeen)

Catholic · K–8 · $7,600-$9,200/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.