The Daniel Academy in Kansas City, MO serves 219 students in grades PK–12 within a Christian–affiliated, co–ed city–based private school.
Founded in 2007, the school offers a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 supported by 26 teachers, providing education from preschool through high school.
Approximately 37% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, reflecting the demographic composition of the surrounding South Kansas City neighborhood.
As a city–located private school, tuition follows local trends with an emphasis on affordability compared to the Kansas City average for elementary and secondary private education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
219 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Daniel Academy?
The application deadline for The Daniel Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Daniel Academy located?
The Daniel Academy is located in the South Kansas City neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 6 other private schools located in South Kansas City.
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The nearest high school to The Daniel Academy is Notre Dame de Sion High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Barstow School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Alpha Montessori School (1.2 miles away)
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St. Thomas More School
(Catholic)
11800 Holmes Rd
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(816) 942-5581
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 942-5581
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Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 356-6380
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 356-6380
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8524 Blue Ridge Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 358-0950
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 358-0950
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Nativity Parish School
(Catholic)
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