Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Family Christian Academy
About the School
- Family Christian Academy in Independence, MO serves co–ed students in grades 2 through 12 within a suburban community setting.
- The school has a total enrollment of 46 students and employs 7 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 7:1.
- Family Christian Academy is a nonsectarian private school emphasizing a regular elementary and secondary program.
- The student population includes approximately 7% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
- Located in a large suburb of Independence, the school provides a smaller–scale private education option compared to nearby K–12 schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 21%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Family Christian Academy often compared to?
Family Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Englewood Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Family Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Family Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 7/13/2022
We love Family Christian Academy! If you are concerned about what your children are being taught in public school then Family Christian Academy is the place for you. Family Christian Academy provides quality education in a safe structured learning environment with small classroom sizes. I love that the students have chapel every morning, and my 10-year-old knows every Christian song on the radio. Family Christian Academy also offers Karate as part of the curriculum.
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