Lees Summit Academy

Lees Summit Academy in Lees Summit, MO, offers co–ed private education for grades K through 12 in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 2001, the school enrolls 84 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 supported by 10 teachers.
The school has a religious affiliation classified as other religious and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
Approximately 11% of the student body represents color diversity, reflecting some demographic variation within the small enrollment.
Lees Summit Academy provides a K–12 private school option in Lees Summit with opportunities for individualized attention due to its low student–teacher ratio.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
84 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Lees Summit Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Our Mission at Lee’s Summit Academy is to help build an educational foundation to ensure our students’ success by providing a safe environment.
  • School Mascot: Warriors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Lees Summit Academy often compared to?
Lees Summit Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Summit Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Lees Summit Academy?
The application deadline for Lees Summit Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Jackson County, MO is $14,644 for elementary schools and $17,970 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Jackson County, MO is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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