Cristo Rey Kansas City

Cristo Rey Kansas City provide a catholic, college prep education enhanced by an innovative corporate work study program to culturally diverse students with economic need.
Cristo Rey Kansas City is able to provide high quality college-preparatory education to deserving students who would not otherwise be able to afford it thanks to the school's innovative Corporate Work Study Program.
Cristo Rey's CWSP provides each and every student with an internship opportunity and allows the students to earn the bulk of their own costs of education--revenues from the CWSP will offset a majority of the school's operating budget.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Cristo Rey Kansas City ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
2006
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
275 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Cristo Rey Kansas City Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • School Mascot: Puma
  • Cristo Rey Kansas City provide a catholic, college prep education enhanced by an innovative corporate work study program to culturally diverse students with economic need.
  • Cristo Rey Kansas City is able to provide high quality college-preparatory education to deserving students who would not otherwise be able to afford it thanks to the school's innovative Corporate Work Study Program.
  • Cristo Rey's CWSP provides each and every student with an internship opportunity and allows the students to earn the bulk of their own costs of education--revenues from the CWSP will offset a majority of the school's operating budget.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Cristo Rey Kansas City?
The application deadline for Cristo Rey Kansas City is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Cristo Rey Kansas City located?
Cristo Rey Kansas City is located in the Old Hyde Park neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Kansas City, MO is $13,512 for elementary schools and $15,250 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Kansas City, MO is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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