Private School Cost: Lee's Summit vs Santa Clarita
Lee's Summit averages $9,400/year less for private school (109% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $122,200 per child.
Bottom Line
Lee's Summit is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,600/year vs $18,000/year in Santa Clarita. Religious schools run $6,100/year on the low end.
Lee's Summit
MO
$8,600
avg tuition/year
Santa Clarita
CA
$18,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Lee's Summit | Santa Clarita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $8,600/yr | $18,000/yr | -$9,400 |
| Religious Schools | $6,100/yr | $11,700/yr | -$5,600 |
| Independent/Prep | $20,100/yr | $35,100/yr | -$15,000 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $7,300/yr | $15,300/yr | -$8,000 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $8,600/yr | $18,000/yr | -$9,400 |
| High School (9-12) | $10,300/yr | $21,600/yr | -$11,300 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Lee's Summit
$111,800
Santa Clarita
$234,000
Choosing Lee's Summit saves $122,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $244,400.
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
Santa Clarita
The Masters School (Santa Clarita)
Christian · K–12 · $14,800/yr
West Ranch Academy
Independent · 9–12 · $12,400/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.