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Best Cass County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 300 students in Cass County, MO (there are 39 public schools, serving 16,127 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Cass County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
75% of private schools in Cass County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Private Schools in Cass County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Academy
223 N Municipal Cir
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 318-1111
Gr: K-4 | 12 students
Harrisonville Christian School
Harrisonville Christian School Photo - HCS East Campus
Montessori School (Christian)
1606 Chapel Drive
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-3318
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Heartland Christian School
(Baptist)
810 S Cedar Street
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 331-1000
Gr: K-12 | 113 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Training Center Christian School
(Pentecostal)
501 10th St
Garden City, MO 64747
(816) 773-8367
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students

Overview

This County (Cass County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
300 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
9,929 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
3,149 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
66 Students
5,326 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
5%
# Black Students
7 Students
7,605 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
148 Students
73,094 Students
% White Students
49%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
64 Students
27,369 Students
% of Others Students
21%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Cass County, MO?
4 private schools are located in Cass County, MO.
What percentage of students in Cass County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Cass County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cass County?
75% of private schools in Cass County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?

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