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

Lee's Summit has lower average private school tuition at $8,600/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. That's $9,900/year less, or $128,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Lee's Summit is $9,900/year less than Syracuse. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $128,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,100/year in Lee's Summit, $10,600/year in Syracuse.

How do Lee's Summit and Syracuse 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). Syracuse averages $18,500/year ($6,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Lee's Summit vs Syracuse

Lee's Summit averages $9,900/year less for private school (115% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $128,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Lee's Summit is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,600/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. 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

Syracuse

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Lee's Summit	Syracuse	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,600/yr	$18,500/yr	-$9,900
Religious Schools	$6,100/yr	$10,600/yr	-$4,500
Independent/Prep	$20,100/yr	$39,400/yr	-$19,300
Elementary (K-5)	$7,300/yr	$15,700/yr	-$8,400
Middle School (6-8)	$8,600/yr	$18,500/yr	-$9,900
High School (9-12)	$10,300/yr	$22,200/yr	-$11,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Lee's Summit

$111,800

Syracuse

$240,500

Choosing Lee's Summit saves $128,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $257,400.

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

Syracuse

Christian Brothers Academy (Syracuse)

Catholic · 7–12 · $16,200/yr

Bishop Grimes Jr/Sr High School

Catholic · 7–12 · $12,400/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.