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Top 20 Best Kansas City Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 51 private elementary schools serving 12,343 students in Kansas City, MO.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Kansas City, MO include Barstow School, The Barstow School, and Pembroke Hill School.
The average tuition cost is $13,375, which is higher than the Missouri private elementary school average tuition cost of $12,423.
65% of private elementary schools in Kansas City, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Kansas City Private Elementary Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Outreach Christian Education
Outreach Christian Education Photo
(Christian)
2900 NE Cates Street
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 455-5575
Grades: PK-12
| 279 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
Barstow School
11511 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-4054
Grades: NS-12
| 614 students
The Barstow School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(1)
11511 State Line
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 277-0365
Grades: K-12
| 861 students
Calvary Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7500 Oak St
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 595-4020
Grades: PK-8
| 412 students
Clay-Platte Montessori School
Clay-Platte Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
5901 NW Waukomis Drive
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 741-6940
Grades: NS-12
| 129 students
Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy Photo - The seven liberal arts.
(Christian)
4330 NW Cookingham Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 455-3513
Grades: PK-12
| 411 students
Harvest Christian School
(Pentecostal)
(1)
4300 N Corrington Ave
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 455-2847
Grades: PK-8
| 77 students
Heart Of America Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
7600 Blue Ridge
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 356-6380
Grades: NS-12
| 281 students
Northland Christian Education System
Northland Christian Education System Photo - Middle School Science Class
(Christian)
(2)
10500 N. Trailblazer Drive
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 548-2222
Grades: PK-12
| 597 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
Oakhill Day School
Oakhill Day School Photo
7019 North Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 436-6228
Grades: PK-12
| 429 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
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. Therese School
(Catholic)
7277 N Highway 9
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 741-5400
Grades: K-8
| 536 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
Acellus Academy
11020 N Ambassador Dr Ste 120
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 235-3800
Grades: K-12
| 190 students
Bambini Creativi
Special Program Emphasis
400 E 135th St
Kansas City, MO 64145
(816) 941-7529
Grades: PK-5
| 81 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
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
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
Eagle Heights Christian School
(Baptist)
5600 N Brighton Ave
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 454-7410
Grades: K-12
| 64 students
Forerunner Christian Academy
(Christian)
10415 Chestnut Dr
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 694-1331
Grades: PK-12
| 103 students
Gillis Center School
Special Education School
8150 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 508-3226
Grades: K-12
| 45 students
Global Montessori Academy
Montessori School
707 W 47th St
Kansas City, MO 64112
(913) 544-1041
Grades: PK-6
| 88 students
Holy Cross School
Holy Cross School Photo
(Catholic)
121 N Quincy Ave
Kansas City, MO 64123
(816) 231-8874
Grades: PK-8
| 160 students
Islamic School Of Greater Kansas City
(Islamic)
(1)
8505 E 99th St
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 763-0322
Grades: PK-12
| 208 students
Kalos Christian Academy
(Christian)
4513 N. Jackson Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 888-0839
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City, Missouri 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
Holy Cross Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2003 Ne Englewood Road
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 453-7211
Grades: PK-8
| 151 students
Montessori Academy (Closed 2016)
Montessori School
2939 Cherry
Kansas City, MO 64108
(951) 682-3380
Grades: PK-4
| 76 students
Origins Montessori Academy (Closed 2021)
Montessori School
6265 Lewis Dr
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 787-1515
Grades: PK-6
| 18 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. Bernadette Elementary School (Closed 2014)
(Catholic)
9020 E 51st Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 356-3702
Grades: PK-8
| 140 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Kansas City, MO?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Kansas City, MO include Barstow School, The Barstow School, and Pembroke Hill School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Kansas City?
51 private elementary schools are located in Kansas City.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Kansas City?
The average tuition cost is $13,375, which is higher than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $12,423.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Kansas City?
Kansas City private elementary schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Kansas City?
65% of private elementary schools in Kansas City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Kansas City are often viewed compared to one another?

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