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

Provo has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $8,600/year in Lee's Summit. That's $100/year less, or $1,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Provo is $100/year less than Lee's Summit. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $1,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,100/year in Lee's Summit, $5,900/year in Provo.

How do Lee's Summit and Provo 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). Provo averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average).

Private School Cost: Lee's Summit vs Provo

Provo averages $100/year less for private school (1% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $1,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Provo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $8,600/year in Lee's Summit. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Lee's Summit

$8,600

avg tuition/year

$3,750 below national avg

Provo

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Lee's Summit	Provo	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,600/yr	$8,500/yr	+$100
Religious Schools	$6,100/yr	$5,900/yr	+$200
Independent/Prep	$20,100/yr	$16,900/yr	+$3,200
Elementary (K-5)	$7,300/yr	$7,200/yr	+$100
Middle School (6-8)	$8,600/yr	$8,500/yr	+$100
High School (9-12)	$10,300/yr	$10,200/yr	+$100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Lee's Summit

$111,800

Provo

$110,500

Choosing Provo saves $1,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $2,600.

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

Provo

Provo Peaks Elementary (Private)

Independent · K–6 · $7,800-$9,800/yr

Mountain View Academy (Provo)

Independent · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/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.