Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Sherwood Center For The Exceptinoal Child
About the School
- Sherwood Center For The Exceptinoal Child serves 63 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The student:teacher of Sherwood Center For The Exceptinoal Child is 8:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Sherwood Center For The Exceptinoal Child ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
69%
State avg.: 21%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Embracing Neurodiversity
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sherwood Center For The Exceptinoal Child?
The application deadline for Sherwood Center For The Exceptinoal Child is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Sherwood Center For The Exceptinoal Child located?
Sherwood Center For The Exceptinoal Child is located in the Ward Parkway Plaza neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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