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Lees Summit Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 2,129 students in Lees Summit, MO, 10% of all K-12 students in Lees Summit, MO are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
63% of private schools in Lees Summit, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lees Summit Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Our Lady Of The Presentation School
Our Lady Of The Presentation School
Gr: K-8 | 461 students
Catholic
150 Nw Murray Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 251-1128
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Summit Christian Academy Photo
Summit Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 1,337 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 27
Christian
1500 SW Jefferson
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 525-1480
(3)
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Map of Lakewood Kindercare
Lakewood Kindercare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
871 N.E. Anderson Lane
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 478-2102
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Map of LAKEWOOD MONTESSORI
LAKEWOOD MONTESSORI
Gr: PK-K | 134 students
Montessori School
5021 NE LAKEWOOD WAY
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 795-1720
(8)
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Map of Lavonna Peterson Early Childhood Montessori School
Lavonna Peterson Early Childhood Montessori School
Gr: NS | 67 students
Montessori School
812 Sw Forestpark Ln
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 246-9300
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Map of Lees Summit Academy
Lees Summit Academy
Gr: K-12 | 84 students
601 Nw Libby Ln
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 399-2026
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Map of Lees Summit Baptist Temple School
Lees Summit Baptist Temple School
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Baptist
2614 Nw Chipman Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 524-4120
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Map of Summit View Adventist School
Summit View Adventist School
Gr: 1-6 | 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
12503 State Route 7
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 697-3443
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Lees Summit, MO Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
2,129
Students
$15,720
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
12%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lees Summit)
This State (MO)
# Schools
8 Schools
664 Schools
# Students
2,129 Students
119,656 Students
% Students of Color
12%
21%
0.44
0.55
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
30 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
556 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
73%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
133 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
17%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
175 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
56%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
83 courses
15 courses
Average ACT score
20
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,720
$11,372
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,600
$5,733
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
87%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
27 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lees Summit, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Lees Summit, MO include Summit Christian Academy and Our Lady Of The Presentation School.
How many private schools are located in Lees Summit?
8 private schools are located in Lees Summit.
How diverse are private schools in Lees Summit?
Lees Summit private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Lees Summit go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Lees Summit are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lees Summit?
63% of private schools in Lees Summit are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Lees Summit are often viewed compared to one another?

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