Harrisonville Christian School Photo - HCS East Campus

Best Cass County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 420 students in Cass County, MO (there are 39 public schools, serving 16,127 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Cass County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
80% of private schools in Cass County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Pentecostal).

Private Schools in Cass County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Blue Ridge Christian School
(Baptist)
16211 S. Outer Road
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 358-0950
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5
Cornerstone Academy
223 N Municipal Cir
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 318-1111
Gr: K-4 | 12 students
Harrisonville Christian School
Harrisonville Christian School Photo - HCS East Campus
Montessori School (Christian)
1606 Chapel Drive
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-3318
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Heartland Christian School
(Baptist)
810 S Cedar Street
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 331-1000
Gr: K-12 | 113 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Training Center Christian School
(Pentecostal)
501 10th St
Garden City, MO 64747
(816) 773-8367
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students

Overview

This County (Cass County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
420 Students
120,038 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
53 Teachers
9,947 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
56%
Average Class Size
11 students
16 students
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
3,152 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
5,342 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
5%
# Black Students
28 Students
7,611 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
219 Students
73,272 Students
% White Students
52%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
76 Students
27,448 Students
% of Others Students
18%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Cass County, MO?
5 private schools are located in Cass County, MO.
How diverse are private schools in Cass County?
Cass County private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Cass County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Cass County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cass County?
80% of private schools in Cass County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Pentecostal).
Which private schools in Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?

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