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Union Hill Day School's mission is to provide the highest quality care available to children while they are away from home; to acknowledge each child's uniqueness; to allow your child to develop emotionally and intellectually to their greatest potential in a loving nurturing environment; to build a positive self-esteem and a sense of security that will remain with him/her throughout their lifetime; to provide your child with the tools necessary to make good choices and develop necessary "life skills"; and to encourage respect and understanding of cultural, racial and spiritual diversity.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 272 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Other Montessori association(s)
Council of Bilingual Education

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

Year Founded

1993

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

272 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 20%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: 'Do not tell them how to do it. Show them how to do it and do not say a word.' – Maria Montessori

Union Hill Day School's mission is to provide the highest quality care available to children while they are away from home; to acknowledge each child's uniqueness; to allow your child to develop emotionally and intellectually to their greatest potential in a loving nurturing environment; to build a positive self-esteem and a sense of security that will remain with him/her throughout their lifetime; to provide your child with the tools necessary to make good choices and develop necessary "life skills"; and to encourage respect and understanding of cultural, racial and spiritual diversity.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Union Hill Day School?

The application deadline for Union Hill Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Union Hill Day School located?

Union Hill Day School is located in the Downtown Kansas City neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 1 other private schools located in Downtown Kansas City.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 272 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Kansas City, MO is $13,033 for elementary schools and $15,086 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).