Best Independence Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 964 students in Independence, MO (there are 43 public schools, serving 19,562 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Independence, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The top ranked private school in Independence, MO is Englewood Christian Academy.
56% of private schools in Independence, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Top Ranked Independence Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Englewood Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
10628 E Winner Road
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 254-8313
Grades: PK-12
| 323 students
819 W Waldo Ave
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 252-1715
Grades: PK-12
| 217 students
Family Christian Academy
(1)
11625 E 15th St
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 836-1075
Grades: 2-12
| 46 students
Messiah Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(8)
613 S Main St
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 254-9409
Grades: PK-5
| 48 students
Nativity Of Mary School
(Catholic)
10021 E 36th Ter S
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 353-0284
Grades: PK-8
| 179 students
Nova Center
Special Education School
2425 S Hardy Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 924-1703
Grades: 2-12
| 39 students
Shelterwood Academy
(Christian)
(4)
3205 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 357-5350
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
16650 E Us Highway 40
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 478-1234
Grades: PK
| 75 students
Sunshine Center Inc
Special Education School
18400 E Salisbury Rd
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 461-0893
Grades: PK
| 3 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Independence, Missouri

Independence, Missouri Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
217 S Cedar Avenue
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 252-1024
Grades: PK-8
| 97 students
622 N Main St
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 252-8733
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
14709 E 35th St S
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 373-5938
Grades: PK-7
| 10 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Independence, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Independence, MO is Englewood Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Independence, MO?
9 private schools are located in Independence, MO.
How diverse are private schools in Independence, MO?
Independence, MO private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Independence, MO go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Independence, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Independence, MO?
56% of private schools in Independence, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

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