Heart Of America Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

7600 Blue Ridge
Kansas City, MO 64138

Heart Of America Christian Academy is not for every child, but it is for the student who wants to make Jesus Christ the Savior and Lord of his life.

Regular Church attendance is required for each student and family.

Prospective students who have unsatisfactory behavioral records from their previous school will be thoroughly screened before being admitted to H.O.A.C.A. H.O.A.C.A. attained this highest level of distinction in Christian Education because of academic excellence.

Honors: Heart of America students have taken honors at the Missouri State Convention of Christian Schools and at the International Christian Student Convention in Academics, Music, Athletics, Homemaking and Scriptural Knowledge.

H.O.A.C.A. is co-educational. H.O.A.C.A. participates in the MO-KAN Athletic League. Approximately 20 Christian Schools participate in this League.

Last year our Basketball Team won honors from League Play to Post Tournament State Championships.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked MO School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 281 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,365
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Heart Of America Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) or (School of Tomorrow)
Other religious school association(s)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)

Religious Affiliation

Pentecostal

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1983

Summer School Offered

Yes

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2016

Student Body

Total Students

281 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

63%

State avg.: 20%

Students by Grade

Heart Of America Christian Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

47:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,365

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Tuition Notes

Registration fee $60.00; Curriculum fee $220.00; remainder tuition

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 81%

Admissions Director

Dr. Carroll C. McCarroll

Admissions Associate

Pastor Matthew McCarroll

School Notes

Heart Of America Christian Academy is not for every child, but it is for the student who wants to make Jesus Christ the Savior and Lord of his life. Regular Church attendance is required for each student and family. Prospective students who have unsatisfactory behavioral records from their previous school will be thoroughly screened before being admitted to H.O.A.C.A. H.O.A.C.A. attained this highest level of distinction in Christian Education because of academic excellence. Honors: Heart of America students have taken honors at the Missouri State Convention of Christian Schools and at the International Christian Student Convention in Academics, Music, Athletics, Homemaking and Scriptural Knowledge. H.O.A.C.A. is co-educational. H.O.A.C.A. participates in the MO-KAN Athletic League. Approximately 20 Christian Schools participate in this League. Last year our Basketball Team won honors from League Play to Post Tournament State Championships.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Heart Of America Christian Academy cost?

Heart Of America Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $3,365 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Heart Of America Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of Heart Of America Christian Academy is 85%, which is equal to the national average of 85%.

What is Heart Of America Christian Academy's ranking?

Heart Of America Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Heart Of America Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Heart Of America Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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