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Liberty Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 414 students in Liberty, MO, 4% of all K-12 students in Liberty, MO are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
50% of private schools in Liberty, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Liberty Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. James School
St. James School
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students
Catholic
309 S Stewart Rd
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 781-4428
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Map of Liberty Montessori Center
Liberty Montessori Center
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Montessori School
650 E Ruth Ewing Rd
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 781-6295
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Liberty, MO Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
414
Students
30%
Students of Color
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Liberty)
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
664 Schools
# Students
414 Students
119,656 Students
% Students of Color
30%
21%
0.66
0.55
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
5%
# Black Students
25 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%
# White Students
192 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
46%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
141 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
34%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
22 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Liberty, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Liberty, MO is St. James School.
How many private schools are located in Liberty?
2 private schools are located in Liberty.
What percentage of students in Liberty go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Liberty are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Liberty?
50% of private schools in Liberty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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