Christ The King Parish School

425 W 85th Street Kansas City, MO 64114
www.ctkkcmo.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 110 students
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 110 students
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1945
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
110 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 21%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
13 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Jennifer Scanlon-Smith
Admissions Associate
Helen Pueschel
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports

School Notes

  • The administrators, faculty and staff of Christ the King share a vision for the development of our students which enables the whole child to learn happily while preparing to take his or her place as an adult in God's Kingdom.
  • Each child is accepted, loved and treasured as a gift from God.
  • Areas of special attention in our school environment are love for others, as well as for our God and for ourselves, high ideals of respect and justice, effective communication skills, responsible decision making and problem solving.
  • To achieve this kind of an education for each child, we employ a wide variety of methods, so that learning styles and individual differences may be accommodated.
  • We do not work alone, but in cooperation and good communication with the family of each child, and with all the teachings and traditions of our Catholic faith to assist us.
  • We feel that the growth of the child is mainly from within, through the grace of God, and that we are the privileged facilitators in this process.
  • Life Changing Eduaction for children ages 6 weeks - 8th Grade
  • Diverse Community
  • Small Class Sizes
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Chris Stockard, 2-time all-state basketball player and former college basketball player at UMKC -
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Christ The King Parish School?
Christ The King Parish School famous alumni include: Chris Stockard, 2-time all-state basketball player and former college basketball player at UMKC.
What sports does Christ The King Parish School offer?
Christ The King Parish School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Football, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Christ The King Parish School?
The application deadline for Christ The King Parish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Christ The King Parish School located?
Christ The King Parish School is located in the South Kansas City neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 6 other private schools located in South Kansas City.

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The average private school tuition in Kansas City, MO is $13,075 for elementary schools and $15,086 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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