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St. Therese School is a ministry of the parish to promote student's moral and intellectual development within a caring community in the Catholic tradition.

St. Therese School is a Catholic Elementary School dedicated to educating young Christians and instilling in them the message of the Gospels.

The purpose of these regulations and guidelines is to outline the basic directions necessary to insure good organization and order within our school community.

We hope that this will be a handy reference for you during the school year.

The cooperation of the administration, faculty, students and parents is necessary as we work to achieve our mission and goals for each school year.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MO School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 536 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Therese 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 Kindergarten-8

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

536 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 21%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

37 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Inspiring lives of intentional faith

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MO School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 536 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Kansas City, MO is $13,075 for elementary schools and $15,086 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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