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Best Jackson County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 76 private schools serving 15,526 students in Jackson County, MO (there are 239 public schools, serving 105,824 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Jackson County, MO include Barstow School, The Barstow School, and Pembroke Hill School.
The average tuition cost is $15,652, which is higher than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $13,070.
56% of private schools in Jackson County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Jackson County Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Paul's Episcopal Day School
St. Paul's Episcopal Day School Photo - St. Paul's encourages social-emotional growth, character development, and leadership in all of our students as we provide one of the top academic educations in Kansas City.
(Episcopal)
(10)
4041 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-8614
Grades: PK-8
| 498 students
Summit Christian Academy
Summit Christian Academy Photo - Summit Christian Academy is an independent, nondenominational Christian school located in the Kansas City, Missouri, area serving over 1300 students from preschool through 12th grade. Summit Christian Academy is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and AdvancED.Our mission is to inspire students to achieve their God-given potential through excellent academics and Christian training in a compassionate environment.
(Christian)
(3)
1500 SW Jefferson
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 525-1480
Grades: NS-12
| 1,337 students
The Barstow School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(1)
11511 State Line
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 277-0365
Grades: K-12
| 861 students
Barstow School
(1)
11511 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-4054
Grades: NS-12
| 614 students
Calvary Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7500 Oak St
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 595-4020
Grades: PK-8
| 412 students
Englewood Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
10628 E Winner Road
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 254-8313
Grades: PK-12
| 323 students
Heart Of America Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
7600 Blue Ridge
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 356-6380
Grades: NS-12
| 281 students
Notre Dame De Sion Grade School
Notre Dame De Sion Grade School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
3823 Locust Street
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 683-7063
Grades: PK-8
| 310 students
Notre Dame de Sion High School
Notre Dame de Sion High School Photo - Centered around a shared mission, Notre Dame de Sion School aims to prepare students for socially responsible, values-based leadership in a culturally and religiously diverse world. Both our Grade School and High School Campuses embrace an "Implicit Curriculum" and an "Explicit Curriculum" rooted in the Charism of the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Sion.
(Catholic)
(3)
10631 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-3282
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Nova Center
Special Education School
2425 S Hardy Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 924-1703
Grades: 2-12
| 39 students
Our Lady Of The Presentation School
(Catholic)
150 Nw Murray Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 251-1128
Grades: K-8
| 461 students
Paseo Baptist Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2501 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 921-6842
Grades: K-5
| 61 students
Pembroke Hill School
Pembroke Hill School Photo
400 W 51st St
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 936-1200
Grades: NS-12
| 1,181 students
The Plaza Academy
The Plaza Academy Photo - We are a family here at Plaza Academy!
3930 Broadway Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 561-0770
Grades: 8-12
| 58 students
Plaza Heights Christian Academy
Plaza Heights Christian Academy Photo
(6)
1500 Sw Clark Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 228-0670
Grades: NS-12
| 339 students
Rockhurst High School
Rockhurst High School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
9301 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 363-2036
Grades: 9-12
| 938 students
St. Elizabeth Catholic School
(Catholic)
14 W 75th St
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 523-7100
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
St. Peter's School
(Catholic)
6400 Charlotte St
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 523-4899
Grades: PK-8
| 494 students
St. Teresa's Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
5600 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 501-0036
Grades: 9-12
| 607 students
St. Thomas More School
(Catholic)
11800 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 942-5581
Grades: PK-8
| 525 students
Visitation Catholic School
(Catholic)
5134 Baltimore Ave
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 531-6200
Grades: K-8
| 476 students
Academy Montessori Internationale
Montessori School
12501 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64145
(816) 942-3307
Grades: K-5
| 70 students
Alpha Montessori School
Alpha Montessori School Photo - Sensorial
Montessori School
(4)
11430 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-5567
Grades: PK-K
| 55 students
Artstech
Alternative School
1522 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 461-0201
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Bambini Creativi
Special Program Emphasis
400 E 135th St
Kansas City, MO 64145
(816) 941-7529
Grades: PK-5
| 81 students
Center Place Restoration School
(1)
819 W Waldo Ave
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 252-1715
Grades: PK-12
| 214 students
Childrens Center For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
3101 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 841-2284
Grades: NS-12
| 270 students
Chouteau and Parvin KinderCare
Chouteau and Parvin KinderCare Photo - Chouteau and Parvin KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3760 North Jackson Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 453-7520
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Christ The King Parish School
(Catholic)
425 W 85th Street
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 363-1113
Grades: NS-8
| 110 students
Cornerstone With Care - Ozanam School
Special Education School
421 E 137th St
Kansas City, MO 64145
(816) 508-3661
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
Creative World Elementary School
Daycare / Preschool
19701 Sw East Us Highway 40
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 795-8706
Grades: K
| 9 students
Cristo Rey Kansas City
(Catholic)
211 W Linwood Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 595-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
The Daniel Academy
(Christian)
310 W 106th St
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 943-0923
Grades: PK-12
| 219 students
Dela Salle Education Center
Alternative School
3740 Forest Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 435-7046
Grades: 6-10
| 27 students
Family Christian Academy
(1)
11625 E 15th St
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 836-1075
Grades: 2-12
| 46 students
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Jackson County, Missouri

Jackson County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Belmont Schools (Closed 2020)
Montessori School
32 E 46th St
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 931-0202
Grades: PK
| 25 students
Brookside Day School (Closed 2010)
30 West 51st Street
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 531-2192
Grades: PK-6
| 113 students
Carver Christian Academy (Closed 2024)
(Christian)
7203 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 361-1548
Grades: NS-1
| 14 students
Cedervale Junior Academy (Closed 2006)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
9933 E 56th Street
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 353-4828
Grades: 5-8
| 10 students
Messiah Lutheran School (Closed 2021)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
613 S Main St
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 254-9409
Grades: PK-5
| 48 students
Montessori Academy (Closed 2016)
Montessori School
2939 Cherry
Kansas City, MO 64108
(951) 682-3380
Grades: PK-4
| 76 students
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School (Closed 2015)
(Catholic)
2310 Madison Ave
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 221-2539
Grades: K-6
| 70 students
Our Lady Of Lourdes School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
8812 E Gregory Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 353-1062
Grades: K-9
| 162 students
Our Lady Of Peace Elementary School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
10526 Grandview Road
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 761-5605
Grades: PK-8
| 115 students
St. Ann School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
217 S Cedar Avenue
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 252-1024
Grades: PK-8
| 97 students
St. Bernadette Elementary School (Closed 2014)
(Catholic)
9020 E 51st Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 356-3702
Grades: PK-8
| 140 students
St. Marys High School Bundschu Memorial (Closed 2016)
(Catholic)
622 N Main St
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 252-8733
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
St. Monica Catholic School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
5809 Michigan
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 444-6736
Grades: PK-8
| 111 students
St. Stephen's Academy (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
1001 Bennington Ave
Kansas City, MO 64126
(816) 231-5227
Grades: K-9
| 87 students
The Schoolhouse, Inc. (Closed 2022)
14709 E 35th St S
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 373-5938
Grades: K-5
| 2 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jackson County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Jackson County, MO include Barstow School, The Barstow School, and Pembroke Hill School.
How many private schools are located in Jackson County?
76 private schools are located in Jackson County.
How much do private schools cost in Jackson County?
The average tuition cost is $15,652, which is higher than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $13,070.
How diverse are private schools in Jackson County?
Jackson County private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jackson County?
56% of private schools in Jackson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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