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

Lee's Summit has lower average private school tuition at $8,600/year vs $10,400/year in Oklahoma City. That's $1,800/year less, or $23,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Lee's Summit is $1,800/year less than Oklahoma City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $23,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,100/year in Lee's Summit, $7,000/year in Oklahoma City.

How do Lee's Summit and Oklahoma 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). Oklahoma City averages $10,400/year ($1,950 below average).

Private School Cost: Lee's Summit vs Oklahoma City

Lee's Summit averages $1,800/year less for private school (21% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $23,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Lee's Summit is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,600/year vs $10,400/year in Oklahoma 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

Oklahoma City

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Lee's Summit	Oklahoma City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,600/yr	$10,400/yr	-$1,800
Religious Schools	$6,100/yr	$7,000/yr	-$900
Independent/Prep	$20,100/yr	$19,500/yr	+$600
Elementary (K-5)	$7,300/yr	$8,500/yr	-$1,200
Middle School (6-8)	$8,600/yr	$10,400/yr	-$1,800
High School (9-12)	$10,300/yr	$12,800/yr	-$2,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Lee's Summit

$111,800

Oklahoma City

$135,200

Choosing Lee's Summit saves $23,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $46,800.

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

Oklahoma City

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

Mount St. Mary High School (OKC)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr

Heritage Hall School

Independent · PK–12 · $18,800-$20,400/yr

Casady School

Independent · PK–12 · $20,200-$22,400/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.