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#5 of 142 private schools in KS

Top 3% of private schools

Horizon Academy

School

4901 REINHARDT DR STE A, Roeland Park, KS 66205

Private

Enrollment

113

Student-Teacher

4.2:1

Score

8.6

Grades

1st – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Kansas private schools

#5 of 142

In Roeland Park

#1 of 2

public schools

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Horizon Academy

8.6/10

School in Roeland Park · grades 1st – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Horizon Academy

Horizon Academy is a private school in Roeland Park, KS. Horizon Academy serves approximately 113 students, and covers grades 1st-12th, and has a 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Horizon Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 142 private schools in KS.

How it compares2.2 pts above KS schools
  • This school 8.6 · Excellent
  • KS avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 113 students, Horizon Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 4.2:1 students to teachers, Horizon Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Horizon Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Horizon Academy compares to the 1 public school in Roeland Park, KS

Student-Teacher Ratio
4.2:1
This School
vs
15.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
113
This School
vs
351
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.6
This School
vs
8.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 72.6% vs 0%
Black 6.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 4.4% vs 0%
Asian 3.5% vs 0%
Horizon Academy Roeland Park Public Avg

All Schools in Roeland Park

School Rating
Horizon Academy (this school) 8.6
Roesland Elem 8.4

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+ 9.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 4.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 6.9 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,253
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 45%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 113
View data sources

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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 72.6%
Two or More 12.4%
Black 6.2%
Hispanic 4.4%
Asian 3.5%
Pacific Islander 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4901 REINHARDT DR STE A, Roeland Park, KS 66205

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Horizon Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Highlands Elem (rated 9.1/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Mission), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Westwood View Elem (rated 8.9/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Westwood), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Prairie Elem (rated 8.6/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Prairie Village), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Roeland Park, see our Roeland Park schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
BISHOP MIEGE HIGH SCHOOL Shawnee Mission 0.3 mi 4.6
ST AGNES CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Roeland Park 0.4 mi 8.3
Westwood View Elem Westwood 0.5 mi 8.9
Roesland Elem Roeland Park 0.5 mi 8.4
Rushton Elem Mission 0.6 mi 7.8
Frank Rushton Elem Kansas City 0.9 mi 7.9
Thomas A Edison Elem Kansas City 0.9 mi 6.8
HOLY NAME SCHOOL Kansas City 1.5 mi 7.1
Rosedale Middle Kansas City 1.7 mi 5.3
OUR LADY OF HOPE Kansas City 1.4 mi 5.1
Indian Hills Middle Prairie Village 1.8 mi 7.7
Highlands Elem Mission 1.8 mi 9.1
Noble Prentis Elem Kansas City 1.7 mi 4.7
GORDON PARKS ELEM. Kansas City 1.9 mi 6.3
Prairie Elem Prairie Village 2.2 mi 8.6
THE PEMBROKE HILL SCHOOL - WORNALL CAMPUS Kansas City 1.7 mi 7.0
ALLEN VILLAGE ELEMENTARY ACADE Kansas City 1.9 mi 4.5
ALLEN VILLAGE JUNIOR ACADEMY Kansas City 1.9 mi 6.4
ALLEN VILLAGE PRIMARY ACADEMY Kansas City 1.9 mi 7.2
ALLEN VILLAGE PRESCHOOL Kansas City 1.9 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 66205 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$100,139

Median Home Value

$341,500

Median Rent

$1,639/mo

Population

13,728

College Educated

66.6%

Homeownership

75.6%

Avg Commute

18.1 min

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Median Age

37

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
LAKEMARY CENTER Paola, KS 8.5
ST XAVIER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Junction City, KS 8.9
MIDLAND ADVENTIST ACADEMY Shawnee, KS 8.2
HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Topeka, KS 7.5
Pawnee Heights Rozel, KS 7.4
INDEPENDENCE BIBLE SCHOOL Independence, KS 7.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Horizon Academy

What grades does Horizon Academy serve?

Horizon Academy serves students in grades 1st through 12th.

How many students attend Horizon Academy?

Horizon Academy has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Academy is 4.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Horizon Academy rank in KS?

Horizon Academy ranks #5 of 142 private schools in KS.

What is Horizon Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Horizon Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Horizon Academy a private school?

Yes, Horizon Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Horizon Academy a religious school?

No, Horizon Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
48 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
43 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
1st – 12th
Enrollment
113
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
179 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Johnson County

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