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St. Elizabeth Catholic School in Kansas City, MO, serves 420 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a co–ed, city–based Catholic elementary and middle school program.

Founded in 1922, the school is located in the Tower Homes neighborhood and operates within a large city community setting.

The udent–teacher ratio of 14:1, with a total of 30 teachers supporting the student body.

Approximately 11% of the udent population identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity in the school community.

Elizabeth Catholic School is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MO School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 420 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Elizabeth Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1922

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

420 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 20%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$1 million

School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Business Leader
- Jane Smith, Nobel Laureate

Source: Verified school update

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Who are famous alumni from St. Elizabeth Catholic School?

St. Elizabeth Catholic School famous alumni include: John Doe, Business Leader and Jane Smith, Nobel Laureate.

What is St. Elizabeth Catholic School's ranking?

St. Elizabeth Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Elizabeth Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Elizabeth Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Elizabeth Catholic School located?

St. Elizabeth Catholic School is located in the Tower Homes neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 1 other private schools located in Tower Homes.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MO School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 420 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Kansas City, MO is $13,033 for elementary schools and $15,086 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Kansas City, MO is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).