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Platte County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,190 students in Platte County, MO (there are 35 public schools, serving 17,121 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
33% of private schools in Platte County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Platte County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Therese School
St. Therese School
Gr: K-8 | 536 students
Catholic
7277 N Highway 9
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 741-5400
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Map of Acellus Academy
Acellus Academy
Gr: K-12 | 190 students
11020 N Ambassador Dr Ste 120
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 235-3800
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Map of Caring Hands Montessori
Caring Hands Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Montessori School
10560 N Ambassador Dr # 218
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 431-6176
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Map of Caring Hands Montessori North
Caring Hands Montessori North
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Montessori School
601 4th St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 431-6176
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Map of Christ Lutheran Pre-Kindergarten
Christ Lutheran Pre-Kindergarten
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6700 Nw 72nd St
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 741-8031
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Clay-Platte Montessori School Photo
Clay-Platte Montessori School
Gr: NS-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
5901 NW Waukomis Drive
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 741-6940
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Map of Countryside Montessori Day School
Countryside Montessori Day School
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Montessori School
5201 Nw 126th
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 392-3558
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Martin Luther Academy Photo
Martin Luther Academy
Gr: K-8 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7112 N. Overland Drive
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 734-1060
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Map of Parkway Montessori
Parkway Montessori
Gr: PK-2 | 40 students
Montessori School
6108 Nw 63rd Ter
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 844-9493
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Platte County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Origins Montessori Academy
Origins Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 18 students
Montessori School
6265 Lewis Dr
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 787-1515
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Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
1,190 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
89 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
56%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,950
$11,372
Average % on Financial Aid
8%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$600
$5,733
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.55
# American Indian Students
0 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
51 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
39 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
726 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
59%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
352 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
29%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Platte County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Platte County, MO is 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 21%.
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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