Is private school cheaper in Lee's Summit or New York City?

Lee's Summit has lower average private school tuition at $8,600/year vs $38,500/year in New York City. That's $29,900/year less, or $388,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Lee's Summit is $29,900/year less than New York City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $388,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,100/year in Lee's Summit, $17,500/year in New York City.

How do Lee's Summit and New York City 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). New York City averages $38,500/year ($26,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Lee's Summit vs New York City

Lee's Summit averages $29,900/year less for private school (348% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $388,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Lee's Summit is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,600/year vs $38,500/year in New York City. Religious schools run $6,100/year on the low end.

Lee's Summit

$8,600

avg tuition/year

$3,750 below national avg

Lower cost

New York City

$38,500

avg tuition/year

$26,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Lee's Summit	New York City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,600/yr	$38,500/yr	-$29,900
Religious Schools	$6,100/yr	$17,500/yr	-$11,400
Independent/Prep	$20,100/yr	$58,000/yr	-$37,900
Elementary (K-5)	$7,300/yr	$32,000/yr	-$24,700
Middle School (6-8)	$8,600/yr	$38,500/yr	-$29,900
High School (9-12)	$10,300/yr	$48,000/yr	-$37,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Lee's Summit

$111,800

New York City

$500,500

Choosing Lee's Summit saves $388,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $777,400.

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

New York City

Dalton School

Independent · K–12 · $60,310/yr

Trinity School NYC

Independent · K–12 · $59,900/yr

Horace Mann School

Independent · K–12 · $59,200/yr

Regis High School

Catholic (tuition-free) · 9–12

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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.