For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,179 students in Platte County, MO (there are 35 public schools, serving 17,121 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Platte County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Platte County, MO include Clay-Platte Montessori School and St. Therese School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
33% of private schools in Platte County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Top Ranked Platte County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clay-Platte Montessori School![Clay-Platte Montessori School Photo]( "Clay-Platte Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
5901 NW Waukomis Drive
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 741-6940
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 741-6940
Gr: NS-12 | 129 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Therese School
(Catholic)
7277 N Highway 9
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 741-5400
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 741-5400
Gr: K-8 | 536 students
11020 N Ambassador Dr Ste 120
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 235-3800
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 235-3800
Gr: K-12 | 190 students
Caring Hands Montessori
Montessori School
10560 N Ambassador Dr # 218
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 431-6176
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 431-6176
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Caring Hands Montessori North
Montessori School
601 4th St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 431-6176
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 431-6176
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Christ Lutheran Pre-Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6700 Nw 72nd St
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 741-8031
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 741-8031
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Countryside Montessori Day School
Montessori School
5201 Nw 126th
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 392-3558
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 392-3558
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Martin Luther Academy![Martin Luther Academy Photo]( "Martin Luther Academy Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7112 N. Overland Drive
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 734-1060
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 734-1060
Gr: K-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Parkway Montessori
Montessori School
6108 Nw 63rd Ter
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 844-9493
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 844-9493
Gr: PK-2 | 40 students
Platte County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Origins Montessori Academy (Closed 2021)
Montessori School
6265 Lewis Dr
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 787-1515
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 787-1515
Gr: PK-6 | 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Platte County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Platte County, MO include Clay-Platte Montessori School and St. Therese School.
How many private schools are located in Platte County?
9 private schools are located in Platte County.
How diverse are private schools in Platte County?
Platte County private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Platte County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Platte County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Platte County?
33% of private schools in Platte County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Platte County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Platte County include: Parkway Montessori vs. Martin Luther Academy, Parkway Montessori vs. Clay-Platte Montessori School
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