Private School Cost: Lee's Summit vs Modesto
Lee's Summit averages $5,800/year less for private school (67% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $75,400 per child.
Bottom Line
Lee's Summit is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,600/year vs $14,400/year in Modesto. Religious schools run $6,100/year on the low end.
Lee's Summit
MO
$8,600
avg tuition/year
Modesto
CA
$14,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Lee's Summit | Modesto | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $8,600/yr | $14,400/yr | -$5,800 |
| Religious Schools | $6,100/yr | $9,400/yr | -$3,300 |
| Independent/Prep | $20,100/yr | $28,100/yr | -$8,000 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $7,300/yr | $12,200/yr | -$4,900 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $8,600/yr | $14,400/yr | -$5,800 |
| High School (9-12) | $10,300/yr | $17,300/yr | -$7,000 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Lee's Summit
$111,800
Modesto
$187,200
Choosing Lee's Summit saves $75,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $150,800.
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
Modesto
Central Catholic High School (Modesto)
Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/yr
Modesto Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr
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.