DeLaSalle Education Center, founded in 1971, was the first fully accredited private alternative school in the Kansas City area, and is now the region's only private secular alternative school system educating nearly 350 urban youth daily at three schools.
We envision a community in which every young person achieves a quality education that fosters and stimulates their true potential.
I believe DeLaSalle Education Center is one of the chanciest organizations in Kansas City.
Chancy because it offers students a chance to start over where other schools have given up.
Chancy because it allows students a chance to learn in a caring and safe environment.
Chancy because it gives the students a chance to go outside its doors and learn real world lessons in area businesses, Chancy because it provides teenage parents a chance to learn parenting and literacy skills.
And chancy because if it were not for DeLaSalle, many young people would not have the chance to continue their education.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 6-10
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Dela Salle Education Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 11, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
85%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- DeLaSalle Education Center, founded in 1971, was the first fully accredited private alternative school in the Kansas City area, and is now the region's only private secular alternative school system educating nearly 350 urban youth daily at three schools. We envision a community in which every young person achieves a quality education that fosters and stimulates their true potential. I believe DeLaSalle Education Center is one of the chanciest organizations in Kansas City. Chancy because it offers students a chance to start over where other schools have given up. Chancy because it allows students a chance to learn in a caring and safe environment. Chancy because it gives the students a chance to go outside its doors and learn real world lessons in area businesses, Chancy because it provides teenage parents a chance to learn parenting and literacy skills. And chancy because if it were not for DeLaSalle, many young people would not have the chance to continue their education.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Dela Salle Education Center?
The application deadline for Dela Salle Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Dela Salle Education Center located?
Dela Salle Education Center is located in the Squier Park neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Dela Salle Education Center is Cristo Rey Kansas City (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Notre Dame De Sion Grade School (0.4 miles away)
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Students
Grades: PK-8 | 310 students 0.4 miles 3823 Locust Street
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 683-7063
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 683-7063
0.4
PK-8
310
Grades: PK-K | 59 students 0.7 miles 3200 Wayne Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 333-5868
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 333-5868
0.7
PK-K
59
Grades: PK-8 | 498 students 0.9 miles 4041 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-8614
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-8614
0.9
PK-8
498
Westport Montessori
Montessori School
Grades: PK-K | 62 students 0.9 miles 3930 Baltimore Ave
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 753-6633
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 753-6633
0.9
PK-K
62
Cristo Rey Kansas City
(Catholic)
Grades: 9-12 | 275 students 1.1 miles 211 W Linwood Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 595-2800
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 595-2800
1.1
9-12
275
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