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Best Kansas City Private High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 33 private high schools serving 9,267 students in Kansas City, MO.
The top ranked private high schools in Kansas City, MO include Barstow School, Outreach Christian Education, and The Barstow School.
The average tuition cost is $15,250, which is higher than the Missouri private high school average tuition cost of $14,910.
58% of private high schools in Kansas City, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Kansas City Private High Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Outreach Christian Education
Outreach Christian Education Photo
(Christian)
2900 NE Cates Street
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 455-5575
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Barstow School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(1)
11511 State Line
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 277-0365
Gr: K-12 | 861 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Barstow School
(1)
11511 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-4054
Gr: NS-12 | 614 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Clay-Platte Montessori School
Clay-Platte Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
5901 NW Waukomis Drive
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 741-6940
Gr: NS-12 | 129 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cristo Rey Kansas City
(Catholic)
211 W Linwood Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 595-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students
Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy Photo - The seven liberal arts.
(Christian)
4330 NW Cookingham Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 455-3513
Gr: PK-12 | 417 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Heart Of America Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
7600 Blue Ridge
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 356-6380
Gr: NS-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-12 | 573 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oakhill Day School
Oakhill Day School Photo
7019 North Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 436-6228
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pembroke Hill School
Pembroke Hill School Photo
400 W 51st St
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 936-1200
Gr: NS-12 | 1,181 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 60 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: 8-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Rockhurst High School
Rockhurst High School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
9301 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 363-2036
Gr: 9-12 | 938 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pius X High School
St. Pius X High School Photo
(Catholic)
1500 NE 42nd Ter
Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 453-3450
Gr: 9-12 | 341 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
St. Teresa's Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
5600 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 501-0036
Gr: 9-12 | 607 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Acellus Academy
11020 N Ambassador Dr Ste 120
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 235-3800
Gr: K-12 | 190 students
Artstech
Alternative School
1522 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 461-0201
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students
Childrens Center For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
3101 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 841-2284
Gr: NS-12 | 270 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Cornerstone With Care - Ozanam School
Special Education School
421 E 137th St
Kansas City, MO 64145
(816) 508-3661
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students
The Daniel Academy
(Christian)
310 W 106th St
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 943-0923
Gr: PK-12 | 219 students
Dela Salle Education Center
Alternative School
3740 Forest Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 435-7046
Gr: 6-10 | 27 students
Eagle Heights Christian School
(Baptist)
5600 N Brighton Ave
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 454-7410
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Forerunner Christian Academy
(Christian)
10415 Chestnut Dr
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 694-1331
Gr: PK-12 | 103 students
Gillis Center School
Special Education School
8150 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 508-3226
Gr: K-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Highlands Academy
All-girls (Christian)
(1)
5506 Cambridge Ave
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 924-6565
Gr: 10-12 | 16 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Islamic School Of Greater Kansas City
(Islamic)
(1)
8505 E 99th St
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 763-0322
Gr: PK-12 | 208 students Tuition listed
Kalos Christian Academy
(Christian)
4513 N. Jackson Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 888-0839
Gr: K-12 Tuition listed
Kansas City Academy
Kansas City Academy Photo - Staff members and students identify with this message. http://www.KCAcademy.org
(14)
7933 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 444-5225
Gr: 6-12 | 86 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Kvc Niles
Alternative School
1911 E 23rd St
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 895-4228
Gr: 1-10 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Lutheran High School Of Kansas City
Lutheran High School Of Kansas City Photo - 2021 Graduates
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
12411 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64145
(816) 241-5478
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sherwood Center For The Exceptinoal Child
Special Education School
8030 Ward Pkwy Plz
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 333-3344
Gr: K-12 | 63 students
Universal Academy
Universal Academy Photo - UAIS is accredited by the Missouri Chapter of the National Federation of Non-Public School State Accrediting Associations.
(Islamic)
10515 Grandview Road
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 965-0186
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
Whitefield Academy
Whitefield Academy Photo - Because we are a Pre-K to 12th school, friendships that are formed on the playground in first grade last through senior year and beyond.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(15)
8929 Holmes Road
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-3567
Gr: PK-12 | 273 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City, Missouri Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Belmont Schools (Closed 2020)
Montessori School
32 E 46th St
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 931-0202
Gr: PK | 25 students
Brookside Day School (Closed 2010)
30 West 51st Street
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 531-2192
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students
Carver Christian Academy (Closed 2024)
(Christian)
7203 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 361-1548
Gr: NS-1 | 14 students
Cedervale Junior Academy (Closed 2006)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
9933 E 56th Street
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 353-4828
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Montessori Academy (Closed 2016)
Montessori School
2939 Cherry
Kansas City, MO 64108
(951) 682-3380
Gr: PK-4 | 76 students
Origins Montessori Academy (Closed 2021)
Montessori School
6265 Lewis Dr
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 787-1515
Gr: PK-6 | 18 students
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School (Closed 2015)
(Catholic)
2310 Madison Ave
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 221-2539
Gr: K-6 | 70 students
Our Lady Of Lourdes School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
8812 E Gregory Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 353-1062
Gr: K-9 | 162 students
Our Lady Of Peace Elementary School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
10526 Grandview Road
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 761-5605
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Tuition listed
St. Bernadette Elementary School (Closed 2014)
(Catholic)
9020 E 51st Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 356-3702
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
St. Monica Catholic School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
5809 Michigan
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 444-6736
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Stephen's Academy (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
1001 Bennington Ave
Kansas City, MO 64126
(816) 231-5227
Gr: K-9 | 87 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Kansas City, MO?
The top ranked private high schools in Kansas City, MO include Barstow School, Outreach Christian Education, and The Barstow School.
How many private high schools are located in Kansas City?
33 private high schools are located in Kansas City.
How much do private high schools cost in Kansas City?
The average tuition cost is $15,250, which is higher than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $14,910.
How diverse are private high schools in Kansas City?
Kansas City private high schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Kansas City?
58% of private high schools in Kansas City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private high schools in Kansas City are often viewed compared to one another?

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