Is private school cheaper in Lee's Summit or Little Rock?

Little Rock has lower average private school tuition at $6,600/year vs $8,600/year in Lee's Summit. That's $2,000/year less, or $26,000 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Little Rock is $2,000/year less than Lee's Summit. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $26,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,100/year in Lee's Summit, $5,000/year in Little Rock.

How do Lee's Summit and Little Rock 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). Little Rock averages $6,600/year ($5,750 below average).

Private School Cost: Lee's Summit vs Little Rock

Little Rock averages $2,000/year less for private school (30% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $26,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Little Rock 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.

Lee's Summit

$8,600

avg tuition/year

$3,750 below national avg

Little Rock

$6,600

avg tuition/year

$5,750 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Lee's Summit	Little Rock	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,600/yr	$6,600/yr	+$2,000
Religious Schools	$6,100/yr	$5,000/yr	+$1,100
Independent/Prep	$20,100/yr	$13,100/yr	+$7,000
Elementary (K-5)	$7,300/yr	$5,600/yr	+$1,700
Middle School (6-8)	$8,600/yr	$6,600/yr	+$2,000
High School (9-12)	$10,300/yr	$7,900/yr	+$2,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Lee's Summit

$111,800

Little Rock

$85,800

Choosing Little Rock saves $26,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $52,000.

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

Little Rock

Pulaski Academy (Little Rock)

Independent · PK–12 · $11,800/yr

Mount St. Mary Academy

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/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.