[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Clay County, Missouri

Clay County Private Schools (Closed)

Children First Montessori

Gr: PK-K | 25 students

Montessori School

200 E Main St

Smithville, MO 64089

(816) 866-4094

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Crescent Lake Christian Academy

Gr: PK-12 | 114 students

Christian

1250 Saint Louis Avenue

Excelsior Springs, MO 64024

(816) 630-5804

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Holy Cross Lutheran School

Gr: PK-8 | 151 students

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

2003 Ne Englewood Road

Kansas City, MO 64118

(816) 453-7211

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Overview

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

328 Teachers

9,942 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Clay County Average	Missouri (MO) Average	National Average
2025	12:1	12:1	11:1
2024	11:1	12:1	11:1
2023	11:1	13:1	11:1
2022	10:1	13:1	11:1
2021	10:1	13:1	11:1
2020	10:1	13:1	12:1
2019	11:1	12:1	12:1
2018	11:1	13:1	12:1
2017	13:1	12:1	12:1
2016	15:1	12:1	12:1
2015	12:1	12:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

43%

56%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2018-2025)
Year	Clay County Average	Missouri (MO) Average	National Average
2025	43%	56%	55%
2024	43%	55%	54%
2023	43%	55%	54%
2022	42%	55%	54%
2021	43%	55%	54%
2020	43%	56%	54%
2019	43%	54%	53%
2018	39%	53%	53%

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Average Class Size

16 students

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Class Size Trends (2019-2025)
Year	Clay County Average	Missouri (MO) Average	National Average
2025	16	16	15
2024	16	15	15
2023	16	15	15
2022	16	15	15
2021	17	15	15
2020	17	15	15
2019	17	15	15

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Average Number of AP Courses

18 courses

15 courses

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,050

$11,372

Average Summer Program Cost

$213

$728

Average % on Financial Aid

32%

36%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,852

$5,733

Average Acceptance Rate

94%

87%

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Acceptance Rate Trends (2023-2025)
Year	Clay County Average	Missouri (MO) Average	National Average
2025	94%	85%	81%
2024	94%	89%	85%
2023	94%	89%	85%

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.61

0.55

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Clay County Average	Missouri (MO) Average	National Average
2025	0.61	0.55	0.65
2024	0.62	0.56	0.65
2023	0.62	0.54	0.65
2022	0.57	0.52	0.64
2021	0.57	0.52	0.64
2020	0.57	0.52	0.64
2019	0.57	0.50	0.63
2018	0.56	0.50	0.63
2017	0.50	0.46	0.61
2016	0.46	0.46	0.61
2015	0.45	0.45	0.61

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# American Indian Students

20 Students

283 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

73 Students

3,147 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Clay County Average	Missouri (MO) Average	National Average
2025	2%	4%	5%
2024	2%	4%	5%
2023	3%	3%	5%
2022	3%	4%	4%
2021	2%	3%	4%
2020	2%	3%	4%
2019	2%	3%	4%
2018	2%	3%	4%
2017	2%	2%	4%
2016	2%	3%	4%
2015	2%	3%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

185 Students

5,325 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Clay County Average	Missouri (MO) Average	National Average
2025	5%	5%	9%
2024	5%	4%	9%
2023	4%	3%	9%
2022	4%	3%	8%
2021	4%	3%	9%
2020	4%	3%	9%
2019	5%	3%	8%
2018	5%	3%	8%
2017	4%	2%	8%
2016	5%	2%	8%
2015	4%	2%	8%

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# Black Students

201 Students

7,603 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Clay County Average	Missouri (MO) Average	National Average
2025	5%	6%	7%
2024	5%	7%	7%
2023	6%	7%	8%
2022	6%	6%	7%
2021	6%	7%	7%
2020	6%	7%	8%
2019	6%	7%	7%
2018	6%	7%	7%
2017	4%	7%	7%
2016	2%	7%	7%
2015	4%	7%	8%

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# White Students

1,867 Students

73,073 Students

% White Students

49%

62%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Clay County Average	Missouri (MO) Average	National Average
2025	49%	62%	52%
2024	49%	62%	52%
2023	48%	64%	52%
2022	59%	66%	54%
2021	59%	66%	54%
2020	59%	66%	54%
2019	60%	68%	56%
2018	61%	68%	56%
2017	67%	71%	58%
2016	71%	71%	58%
2015	72%	72%	58%

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# Hawaiian Students

11 Students

218 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

1,420 Students

27,593 Students

% of Others Students

38%

24%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Clay County Average	Missouri (MO) Average	National Average
2025	38%	23%	26%
2024	38%	23%	26%
2023	39%	23%	25%
2022	28%	21%	25%
2021	29%	21%	25%
2020	29%	21%	24%
2019	27%	19%	24%
2018	26%	19%	23%
2017	22%	18%	22%
2016	20%	17%	22%
2015	17%	16%	21%

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Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

8 extracurriculars

10 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

8 sports

7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Clay County, MO?

The private schools in Clay County, MO include Faith Christian Academy, Oakhill Day School, and Outreach Christian Education.

How many private schools are located in Clay County?

19 private schools are located in Clay County.

How diverse are private schools in Clay County?

Clay County private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 21%.

What percentage of students in Clay County go to private school?

8% of all K-12 students in Clay County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clay County?

74% of private schools in Clay County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Which private schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?

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