The Educational Program at Evangelical Children's Home offers quality special education services to students ages 7 to 21 who are struggling with behavioral difficulties, emotional challenges and learning disabilities.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MO School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Ech School At Every Childs Hope ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1858
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
59%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Khaki pants and a solid polo shirt
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Hope for Every Child. Healing for Every Family. Every Day.
- The Educational Program at Evangelical Children's Home offers quality special education services to students ages 7 to 21 who are struggling with behavioral difficulties, emotional challenges and learning disabilities.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ech School At Every Childs Hope's ranking?
Ech School At Every Childs Hope ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Ech School At Every Childs Hope?
The application deadline for Ech School At Every Childs Hope is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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