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

Lincoln has lower average private school tuition at $7,200/year vs $8,600/year in Lee's Summit. That's $1,400/year less, or $18,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Lincoln is $1,400/year less than Lee's Summit. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $18,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,100/year in Lee's Summit, $5,000/year in Lincoln.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Lee's Summit averages $8,600/year ($3,750 below average). Lincoln averages $7,200/year ($5,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Lee's Summit vs Lincoln

Lincoln averages $1,400/year less for private school (19% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $18,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Lincoln is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,200/year vs $8,600/year in Lee's Summit. Religious schools run $5,000/year on the low end.

Lee's Summit

$8,600

avg tuition/year

$3,750 below national avg

Lincoln

$7,200

avg tuition/year

$5,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Lee's Summit	Lincoln	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,600/yr	$7,200/yr	+$1,400
Religious Schools	$6,100/yr	$5,000/yr	+$1,100
Independent/Prep	$20,100/yr	$15,600/yr	+$4,500
Elementary (K-5)	$7,300/yr	$6,100/yr	+$1,200
Middle School (6-8)	$8,600/yr	$7,200/yr	+$1,400
High School (9-12)	$10,300/yr	$8,600/yr	+$1,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Lee's Summit

$111,800

Lincoln

$93,600

Choosing Lincoln saves $18,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $36,400.

Sample Schools

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

Lincoln

Lincoln Christian High School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$11,800/yr

Pius X High School (Lincoln)

Catholic · 9–12 · $8,800/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.