Urban Christian Academy

Urban Christian Academy in Kansas City, MO, is a Christian co–ed elementary school serving grades K–5 with an enrollment of 87 students.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with a teaching staff of 7, supporting a city–based educational environment on the East Side neighborhood.
Tuition is set at $25,000 per year, which is higher than the average Kansas City private elementary school tuition of $13,512.
Urban Christian Academy has one of the highest percentages of students of color in Missouri, with 98% student diversity, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in the state for diversity.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 87 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Urban Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5

Student Body

Total Students
87 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Urban Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Urban Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Urban Christian Academy located?
Urban Christian Academy is located in the East Side neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 1 other private schools located in East Side.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 87 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).

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