Grades: K - 12 | 60 students 
Since 1870, Gillis has been dedicated to serving the needs of children and families of Kansas City.
Gillis’ services have undergone many changes over the years.
From our beginnings as a support service for families following the Civil War, to our years as an orphanage, to the current focus of assisting troubled children and their families to become healthy and self-sufficient, we have remained steadfast to our original mission of helping the “needy and distressed” of Kansas City.
Gillis is also committed to serving the needs of children and families in the future.
Our strong foundation and quality care and innovative vision will guide us as we adjust to the changes of the 21st century.
The mission of Gillis is to help at-risk children and their families become contributing members of the community through education, counseling and social services.
The vision of Gillis is that all children will live in emotionally stable, safe and nurturing families.
School Overview
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarians |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 60 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 44% State avg.: 15% |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Nearby Schools:
The nearest high school is Kansas City Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kansas City Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kansas City Christian School (2.5 miles away)
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Kansas City Kansas City Academy
(Nonsectarians)7933 Main Street
Kansas City , MO , 64114
(816)444-5225(Nonsectarians)0.4 mi | 75 students | Gr. 6-12
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Kansas CityChrist The King Parish School
(Roman Catholic)425 W 85th Street
Kansas City , MO , 64114
(816)363-1113(Roman Catholic)0.4 mi | 110 students | Gr. K-8
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Kansas CitySt. Elizabeth Elementary School
(Roman Catholic)14 W 75th St
Kansas City , MO , 64114
(816)523-7100(Roman Catholic)0.9 mi | 461 students | Gr. K-9
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Kansas CityCalvary Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod)7500 Oak St
Kansas City , MO , 64114
(816)361-1200(Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod)1 mi | 275 students | Gr. K-9
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Kansas CityWhitefield Academy
(Nonsectarians)8929 Holmes Road
Kansas City , MO , 64131
(816)444-3567(Nonsectarians)1.2 mi | 198 students | Gr. K-12
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