Private School Cost: Lee's Summit vs Santa Rosa
Lee's Summit averages $9,000/year less for private school (105% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $117,000 per child.
Bottom Line
Lee's Summit is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,600/year vs $17,600/year in Santa Rosa. Religious schools run $6,100/year on the low end.
Lee's Summit
MO
$8,600
avg tuition/year
Santa Rosa
CA
$17,600
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Lee's Summit | Santa Rosa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $8,600/yr | $17,600/yr | -$9,000 |
| Religious Schools | $6,100/yr | $11,400/yr | -$5,300 |
| Independent/Prep | $20,100/yr | $34,200/yr | -$14,100 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $7,300/yr | $15,000/yr | -$7,700 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $8,600/yr | $17,600/yr | -$9,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $10,300/yr | $21,100/yr | -$10,800 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Lee's Summit
$111,800
Santa Rosa
$228,800
Choosing Lee's Summit saves $117,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $234,000.
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 Rosa
Cardinal Newman High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $18,200/yr
Rincon Valley Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $10,400-$12,800/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.