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#18 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 4% of private schools

Blue Ridge Christian School

School · Kansas City, MO

A private school in Kansas City, MO serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

15710 CALVARY RD, Kansas City, MO 64147

  • 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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 MO.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.2 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,225
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.4 / 10
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Diversity Index55%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment102
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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 MO

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Blue Ridge Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,241/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kansas City), 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 rent

$1,101/mo

College educated

3.9%

Homeownership

0%

Poverty rate

75.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64147; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White57.8%
Black33.3%
Hispanic4.9%
Pacific Islander2.0%
Two or More2.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grace Early Child. Ed. Ctr.Enrollment path unverified4.0PK1.9 mi224Compare →
Heartland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1privateK–122.9 mi105Compare →
High Grove Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK3.7 mi141Compare →
Grandview Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.2privatePK–114.3 mi74Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Blue Ridge Christian School is listed in Kansas City, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Blue Ridge Christian School

Blue Ridge Christian School is a private school in Kansas City, MO, serving approximately 102 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 399 private schools in MO.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blue Ridge Christian School

What grades does Blue Ridge Christian School serve?

Blue Ridge Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Blue Ridge Christian School?

Blue Ridge Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Christian School is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Blue Ridge Christian School rank in MO?

Blue Ridge Christian School ranks #18 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Blue Ridge Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Blue Ridge Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Blue Ridge Christian School a private school?

Yes, Blue Ridge Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Blue Ridge Christian School a religious school?

Blue Ridge Christian School has a Baptist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
102
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large City
County
Cass County
Area population (ZIP 64147)
544
Area median age
18.4
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 64147; 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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