Notre Dame De Sion School
Empower Minds. Transform Hearts. Impact Others. An independent, Roman Catholic school, Notre Dame de Sion of Kansas City welcomes students of all faiths.
With two campuses in Kansas City a co-ed grade school for ages 2 through 8th grade and a college-preparatory high school for girls Sion is part of a global network of 22 schools offering a unique and diverse educational experience.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 590 students
- Yearly Tuition: $13,300
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 14
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Notre Dame De Sion School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Year Founded
1912
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
590 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
14 courses
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform required)
(Uniform required)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 14
Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,300
Tuition Notes
This is an average figure; tuition varies according to grade level and program.
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Katie Glatz
Admissions Associate
Mary Kenney
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14 sports
Sports
School Notes
- For more than 100 years, Notre Dame de Sion has provided an educational experience that transforms the hearts and minds of our students. We are committed to building open-minded, inclusive learners that graduate as self-confident, critical thinkers with a desire to learn. Rooted in the tradition of the Sister of Sion, our school is part of an international network where students engage in a global exchange of ideas and cultures.
- Notre Dame de Sion School is a top-rated independent, Catholic school with a unique mission of building interfaith connections through mutual respect and dialogue. Our grade school serves both boys and girls grades PK - 8 and is located in midtown Kansas City at 39th and Locust. Our all-girls, college-prep high school serves grades 9 - 12 and can be found in South Kansas City at 106th and Wornall.
Source: Verified school update
School Reviews
5 11/2/2018
I went to Sion in the early-mid '70s, from 6th grade through high school. The academics were superb, and have stood me well throughout my career. More importantly, the friendships I made were lifelong. I am forever grateful that my parents chose to send me to Sion.
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