St. Teresa's Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked MO School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 607 students
Yearly Tuition: $17,650
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Teresa's Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Teresa's Academy
9	137
10	169
11	144
12	157

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Year Founded

1866

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Student Body

Total Students

607 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

44 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

12 students

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$17,650

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% on Financial Aid

50%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Colors

White, Black, Gold

School Notes

St. Teresa's Academy is the oldest school, women's and Catholic institution in Kansas City.
The school was founded and is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet who, since their founding in the 17th century in France, have been in the forefront of preparing young women for the future.

St. Teresa's Academy is the oldest school, women's and Catholic institution in Kansas City. The school was founded and is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet who, since their founding in the 17th century in France, have been in the forefront of preparing young women for the future.

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How much does St. Teresa's Academy cost?

St. Teresa's Academy's tuition is approximately $17,650 for private students.

What is St. Teresa's Academy's ranking?

St. Teresa's Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Teresa's Academy?

The application deadline for St. Teresa's Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Teresa's Academy located?

St. Teresa's Academy is located in the Countryside neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.

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The average private school tuition in Kansas City, MO is $12,557 for elementary schools and $14,503 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).