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Independence Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 911 students in Independence, MO, 4% of all K-12 students in Independence, MO are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
50% of private schools in Independence, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Independence Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Englewood Christian Academy
Englewood Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 323 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Assembly of God
10628 E Winner Road
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 254-8313
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Map of Center Place Restoration School
Center Place Restoration School
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students
819 W Waldo Ave
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 252-1715
(1)
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Map of Family Christian Academy
Family Christian Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 46 students
11625 E 15th St
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 836-1075
(1)
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Map of Nativity Of Mary School
Nativity Of Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
10021 E 36th Ter S
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 353-0284
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Map of Nova Center
Nova Center
Gr: 2-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
2425 S Hardy Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 924-1703
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Map of Shelterwood
Shelterwood
Gr: 8-12 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Christian
3205 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 249-5350
(4)
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Map of Sunrise Montessori Academy Of Independence Llc.
Sunrise Montessori Academy Of Independence Llc.
Gr: PK | 75 students
Montessori School
16650 E Us Highway 40
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 478-1234
(1)
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Map of Sunshine Center Inc
Sunshine Center Inc
Gr: PK | 3 students
Special Education School
18400 E Salisbury Rd
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 461-0893
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Independence, Missouri Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Messiah Lutheran School
Messiah Lutheran School
Gr: PK-5 | 48 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
613 S Main St
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 254-9409
(8)
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Map of St. Ann School
St. Ann School
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students
Catholic
217 S Cedar Avenue
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 252-1024
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Map of St. Marys High School Bundschu Memorial
St. Marys High School Bundschu Memorial
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students
Catholic
622 N Main St
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 252-8733
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Map of The Schoolhouse, Inc.
The Schoolhouse, Inc.
Gr: K-5 | 2 students
14709 E 35th St S
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 373-5938
(2)
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Independence, MO Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
911
Students
$2,000
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
24%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Independence)
This State (MO)
# Schools
8 Schools
664 Schools
# Students
911 Students
119,656 Students
% Students of Color
24%
21%
0.51
0.55
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
5%
# Black Students
71 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
8%
6%
# White Students
637 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
68%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
135 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
15%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
84 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,000
$11,372
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

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?
8 private schools are located in Independence.
How diverse are private schools in Independence?
Independence private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Independence go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Independence are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Independence?
50% of private schools in Independence are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Assembly of God).
Which private schools in Independence are often viewed compared to one another?

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