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)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Sunrise Montessori Academy Of Independence Llc. ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
79%
State avg.: 20%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
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)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lakewood Kindercare
Daycare / Preschool
871 N.E. Anderson Lane
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 478-2102
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 478-2102
2.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
5021 NE LAKEWOOD WAY
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 795-1720
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 795-1720
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 134 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rainbow Center For Communicative Disorders
Special Education School
900 Nw Woods Chapel Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 229-3869
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 229-3869
4.3 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 71 students
821 NW Woods Chapel Rd.
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 228-4989
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 228-4989
4.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Nativity Of Mary School
(Catholic)
10021 E 36th Ter S
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 353-0284
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 353-0284
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Sports: 4
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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