Paseo Baptist Learning Center is a faith based school that focuses on early childhood development, the most critical years in shaping the life of a child into adulthood.
The center, which has been in operation since 1979, is committed to providing a quality education that incorporates a strong Christian foundation in a warm, family oriented atmosphere.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MO School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Paseo Baptist Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Year Founded
1884
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Unleashing people to love Christ and the community.
- Paseo Baptist Learning Center is a faith based school that focuses on early childhood development, the most critical years in shaping the life of a child into adulthood.
- The center, which has been in operation since 1979, is committed to providing a quality education that incorporates a strong Christian foundation in a warm, family oriented atmosphere.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paseo Baptist Learning Center's ranking?
Paseo Baptist Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Paseo Baptist Learning Center?
The application deadline for Paseo Baptist Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Paseo Baptist Learning Center located?
Paseo Baptist Learning Center is located in the Linwood Homeowners Ivanhoe neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Paseo Baptist Learning Center is Kvc Niles (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bare Essentials Home Care Inc (0.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kvc Niles
Alternative School
1911 E 23rd St
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 895-4228
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 895-4228
0.4 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students
3200 Wayne Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 333-5868
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 333-5868
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Artstech
Alternative School
1522 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 461-0201
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 461-0201
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students
Union Hill Day School
Montessori School
2911 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 756-2911
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 756-2911
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 272 students
Childrens Center For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
3101 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 841-2284
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 841-2284
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 270 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kvc Niles
Alternative School
1911 E 23rd St
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 895-4228
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 895-4228
0.4 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Artstech
Alternative School
1522 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 461-0201
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 461-0201
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students
Childrens Center For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
3101 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 841-2284
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 841-2284
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 270 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Cristo Rey Kansas City
(Catholic)
211 W Linwood Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 595-2800
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 595-2800
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students
Dela Salle Education Center
Alternative School
3740 Forest Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 435-7046
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 435-7046
1.6 miles
Gr: 6-10 | 27 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kvc Niles
Alternative School
1911 E 23rd St
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 895-4228
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 895-4228
0.4 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Childrens Center For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
3101 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 841-2284
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 841-2284
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 270 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Dela Salle Education Center
Alternative School
3740 Forest Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 435-7046
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 435-7046
1.6 miles
Gr: 6-10 | 27 students
3823 Locust Street
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 683-7063
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 683-7063
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 310 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3930 Broadway Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 561-0770
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 561-0770
2.2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3200 Wayne Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 333-5868
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 333-5868
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Union Hill Day School
Montessori School
2911 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 756-2911
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 756-2911
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 272 students
Childrens Center For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
3101 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 841-2284
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 841-2284
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 270 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
3823 Locust Street
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 683-7063
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 683-7063
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 310 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westport Montessori
Montessori School
3930 Baltimore Ave
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 753-6633
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 753-6633
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Wendell Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Prospect
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3755
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3755
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
B W Sheperd School
Special Education School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2727 Tracy Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 889-3502
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 889-3502
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12
Lincoln College Academy Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2012 E 23rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-1500
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-1500
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Lincoln College Prep.
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2111 Woodland
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-3000
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-3000
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 997 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Jackson County Juvenile Center
Charter School
625 E 26th St
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 561-4445
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 561-4445
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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