Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Sunrise Montessori Academy Of Independence Llc.
About the School
- Sunrise Montessori Academy Of Independence Llc.
- is a nonsectarian Montessori school serving 75 students in pre–kindergarten in Independence, MO, within a suburban community.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, supported by 6 teaching staff members.
- This Independence preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for student diversity, with nearly 79% of students identifying as students of color.
- Sunrise Montessori Academy offers a co–ed early learning program focused exclusively on pre–kindergarten education.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Sunrise Montessori Academy Of Independence Llc. ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
79%
State avg.: 21%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sunrise Montessori Academy Of Independence Llc.?
The application deadline for Sunrise Montessori Academy Of Independence Llc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Sunrise Montessori Academy Of Independence Llc. is Center Place Restoration School (4.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Nativity Of Mary School (4.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lakewood Kindercare (2.6 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
871 N.E. Anderson Lane
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 478-2102
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 134 students
Montessori School
5021 NE LAKEWOOD WAY
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 795-1720
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 71 students
Special Education School
900 Nw Woods Chapel Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 229-3869
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
821 NW Woods Chapel Rd.
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 228-4989
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
10021 E 36th Ter S
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 353-0284
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students
819 W Waldo Ave
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 252-1715
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 46 students
11625 E 15th St
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 836-1075
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
2425 S Hardy Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 924-1703
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 323 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Assembly of God
10628 E Winner Road
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 254-8313
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 339 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
1500 Sw Clark Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 228-0670
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
10021 E 36th Ter S
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 353-0284
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students
819 W Waldo Ave
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 252-1715
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 46 students
11625 E 15th St
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 836-1075
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
2425 S Hardy Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 924-1703
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 323 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Assembly of God
10628 E Winner Road
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 254-8313
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
871 N.E. Anderson Lane
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 478-2102
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 134 students
Montessori School
5021 NE LAKEWOOD WAY
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 795-1720
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
821 NW Woods Chapel Rd.
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 228-4989
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
10021 E 36th Ter S
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 353-0284
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students
819 W Waldo Ave
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 252-1715
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
William Southern Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4300 S Phelps Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5475
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5475
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Sycamore Hills Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15208 E 39th St S
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5465
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5465
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
William Yates Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3600 Davidson Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 874-3740
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 874-3740
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
201 Ne Anderson
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3720
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3720
1.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 546 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Truman High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3301 S Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5350
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5350
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,720 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
School Reviews
5 9/27/2025
My youngest child and two of my grandchildren attended this school. It was a fantastic experience for our family. We are so grateful for the early education experience that they had. The school is a tight-knit community with plenty of community events and ways for parents to be involved. The teachers provided personalized lessons for each of them based on their own needs. They all enjoyed a hands-on learning experience. We definitely recommend Sunrise to any family looking for infant, preschool, pre-k or kindergarten!
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