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#112 of 142 private schools in KS
Ascension School
Elementary School · Overland Park, KS
A private elementary school in Overland Park, KS serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
9510 W 127TH ST, Overland Park, KS 66213
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in KS.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in KS
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Ascension School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,951/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Overland Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,926
Median home value
$445,100
Median rent
$1,554/mo
College educated
68.7%
Homeownership
55.7%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66213; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| Cottonwood Point ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Heartland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Indian Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 376 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ascension School is listed in Overland Park, KS; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Ascension School
Ascension School is a private elementary school in Overland Park, KS, serving approximately 550 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #112 of 142 private schools in KS.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ascension School
What grades does Ascension School serve?
Ascension School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ascension School?
Ascension School has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascension School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ascension School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ascension School rank in KS?
Ascension School ranks #112 of 142 private schools in KS.
What is Ascension School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ascension School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ascension School a private school?
Yes, Ascension School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Ascension School a religious school?
Ascension School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 550
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Johnson County
- Phone
- (913) 851-2531
- Area population (ZIP 66213)
- 30,024
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66213; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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