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Independence Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 833 students in Independence, MO.
67% of private elementary 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 Elementary 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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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

6
Private Schools
833
Students
$2,000
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Independence)
This State (MO)
# Schools
6 Schools
517 Schools
# Students
833 Students
99,497 Students
% Students of Color
19%
21%
0.44
0.56
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
2,686 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
60 Students
4,349 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
5%
# Black Students
65 Students
6,095 Students
% Black Students
8%
6%
# White Students
631 Students
60,118 Students
% White Students
74%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
178 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
78 Students
23,695 Students
% of Others Students
9%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
77 Teachers
8,260 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,000
$11,085
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Independence, MO?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Independence, MO is Englewood Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Independence?
6 private elementary schools are located in Independence.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Independence?
Independence private elementary schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Independence?
67% of private elementary schools in Independence are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Assembly of God).
Which private elementary schools in Independence are often viewed compared to one another?

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