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#153 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 38% of private schools

Center Place Restoration School

School

819 W WALDO AVE, Independence, MO 64050

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

194

Student-Teacher

7.2:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

194

Student-Teacher

7.2:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#153 of 399

In Independence

#1 of 2

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About Center Place Restoration School

Center Place Restoration School is a private school in Independence, MO. Center Place Restoration School serves approximately 194 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Center Place Restoration School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #153 of 399 private schools in MO.

How it compares0.5 pts above MO schools

6.8

This school 6.8 · Average
MO avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 194 students, Center Place Restoration School 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 7.2:1 students to teachers, Center Place Restoration School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Center Place Restoration School 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 Center Place Restoration School compares to 36 public schools serving similar grades in Independence, MO

Student-Teacher Ratio

7.2:1

This School

14.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

194

This School

497

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.8

This School

5.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 90.2% vs 0%

Hispanic 6.2% vs 0%

Black 2.6% vs 0%

Asian 1% vs 0%

Center Place Restoration School Independence Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Center Place Restoration School (this school)	—	194	7.2:1	6.8
BRYANT ELEM.	0.1 mi	227	15.1:1	5.4
PROCTER ELEM.	0.9 mi	200	13.3:1	7.8
WILLIAM CHRISMAN HIGH	0.9 mi	1,441	17.4:1	5.9
OTT ELEM.	1.1 mi	385	15.4:1	3.6
THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM.	1.2 mi	397	15.9:1	5.7
SANTA FE TRAIL ELEM.	1.3 mi	356	15.5:1	4.1
FAIRMOUNT ELEM.	2.0 mi	330	16.5:1	2.5
KORTE ELEM.	2.0 mi	460	17.7:1	4.1
MILL CREEK ELEM.	2.1 mi	274	16.1:1	7.1
HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION	2.2 mi	8	0.7:1	—
CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLE	2.4 mi	886	16.7:1	6.2
THREE TRAILS ELEM.	2.4 mi	347	15.1:1	3.7
GLENDALE ELEM.	2.6 mi	391	14:1	6.4
CASSELL PARK ELEMENTARY	2.6 mi	370	14.8:1	3.5
TRUMAN HIGH	2.6 mi	1,700	19.5:1	5.0
JOHN W. LUFF ELEM.	2.9 mi	343	14.3:1	6.4
RANDALL ELEM.	3.0 mi	280	12.2:1	7.0
BLACKBURN ELEM.	3.2 mi	365	13.5:1	6.6
PIONEER RIDGE MIDDLE	3.4 mi	817	16.7:1	7.2
BINGHAM MIDDLE	3.4 mi	758	16.1:1	6.7

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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 MO.

Classroom Attention

A 8.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.2:1

Instructional Commitment

C- 2.0 / 10

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School Day Length 6.3 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,045.8

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 6.6 / 10

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Diversity Index 18%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 194

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 90.2%

Hispanic 6.2%

Black 2.6%

Asian 1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

819 W WALDO AVE, Independence, MO 64050

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Center Place Restoration School may also want to explore other schools in the area. PROCTER ELEM. (rated 7.8/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is SUGAR CREEK ELEM. (rated 7.6/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Sugar Creek), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, MILL CREEK ELEM. (rated 7.1/10, 2.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Independence, see our Independence schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
BRYANT ELEM. Independence	0.1 mi	227	5.4
PROCTER ELEM. Independence	0.9 mi	200	7.8
WILLIAM CHRISMAN HIGH Independence	0.9 mi	1,441	5.9
OTT ELEM. Independence	1.1 mi	385	3.6
SANTA FE TRAIL ELEM. Independence	1.3 mi	356	4.1
ABRAHAM MALLINSON ELEMENTARY Sugar Creek	1.3 mi	275	6.7
THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM. Independence	1.2 mi	397	5.7
SUGAR CREEK ELEM. Sugar Creek	1.5 mi	138	7.6
MILL CREEK ELEM. Independence	2.1 mi	274	7.1
KORTE ELEM. Independence	2.0 mi	460	4.1
FAIRMOUNT ELEM. Independence	2.0 mi	330	2.5
THREE TRAILS ELEM. Independence	2.4 mi	347	3.7
HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION Independence	2.2 mi	8	—
VAN HORN HIGH Independnce	2.0 mi	1,113	5.2
TRUMAN HIGH Independence	2.6 mi	1,700	5.0
CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLE Independence	2.4 mi	886	6.2
CASSELL PARK ELEMENTARY Independence	2.6 mi	370	3.5
JOHN W. LUFF ELEM. Independence	2.9 mi	343	6.4
GLENDALE ELEM. Independence	2.6 mi	391	6.4
THE SCHOOLHOUSE, INC. Independence	3.0 mi	3	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 64050 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$46,561

Median Home Value

$137,200

Median Rent

$915/mo

Population

20,528

College Educated

15%

Homeownership

49.1%

Avg Commute

23.9 min

Poverty Rate

17.4%

Median Age

42.1

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WHITEFIELD ACADEMY Kansas City, MO	266	6.9
BEREAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Monett, MO	137	7.0
EAGLE RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Cape Girardeau, MO	128	6.6
LIBERTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Wright City, MO	159	7.0
EL DORADO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL El Dorado Springs, MO	121	7.1
LIGGETT TRAIL EDUCATION CENTER Blue Springs, MO	152	6.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Center Place Restoration School

What grades does Center Place Restoration School serve?

Center Place Restoration School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Center Place Restoration School?

Center Place Restoration School has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Place Restoration School?

The student-teacher ratio at Center Place Restoration School is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Center Place Restoration School rank in MO?

Center Place Restoration School ranks #153 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Center Place Restoration School's MySchoolScout rating?

Center Place Restoration School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Center Place Restoration School a private school?

Yes, Center Place Restoration School is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Center Place Restoration School a religious school?

Center Place Restoration School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 60 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 31 Some Transit
Bike Score: 41 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 194
Gender Split: 53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 27
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Other Religious
School Day: 6.3 hours
Days Per Year: 166 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Jackson County
Phone: (816) 252-1715

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