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#22 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 5% of private schools

Maranatha Baptist Academy

School

200 ACORN DR, Saint Robert, MO 65584

Private

Enrollment

201

Student-Teacher

8.6:1

Score

8.2

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

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Maranatha Baptist Academy

8.2/10

School in Saint Robert · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Maranatha Baptist Academy

Maranatha Baptist Academy is a private school in Saint Robert, MO. Maranatha Baptist Academy serves approximately 201 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Maranatha Baptist Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 399 private schools in MO.

How it compares1.9 pts above MO schools
  • This school 8.2 · Excellent
  • MO avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 8.6:1 students to teachers, Maranatha Baptist Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Maranatha Baptist 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.

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 7.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 6.6 / 10
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School Day Length 7.1 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,235.4
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 9.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 64%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Enrollment 201
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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 55.2%
Two or More 14.9%
Black 10.4%
Hispanic 10.4%
Pacific Islander 5.5%
Asian 2.5%
Native American 1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

200 ACORN DR, Saint Robert, MO 65584

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Maranatha Baptist Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. WOOD ELEM. (rated 9.3/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Ft. Leonard Wood), which scores notably higher. Another option is THAYER ELEM. (rated 8.9/10, 4.6 miles away, in nearby Ft. Leonard Wood), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, DIXON ELEM. (rated 8.4/10, 13.3 miles away, in nearby Dixon), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Saint Robert, see our Saint Robert schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 12.6 mi
School Distance Rating
FREEDOM ELEM. St. Robert 0.5 mi 7.7
PARTRIDGE ELEM. Ft. Leonard Wood 1.7 mi 8.0
WILLIAMS EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR Fort Leonard Wood 2.0 mi 3.3
WOOD ELEM. Ft. Leonard Wood 3.0 mi 9.3
WAYNESVILLE EAST ELEM. Waynesville 2.8 mi 7.4
THAYER ELEM. Ft. Leonard Wood 4.6 mi 8.9
WAYNESVILLE SR. HIGH Waynesville 3.9 mi 5.3
6TH GRADE CENTER Waynesville 4.0 mi 6.0
WESTSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Waynesville 4.1 mi 6.7
Parker Educational Center Waynesville 4.1 mi
WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE Waynesville 4.2 mi 7.3
LAQUEY R-V ELEM. Laquey 9.9 mi 6.1
LAQUEY R-V HIGH Laquey 9.9 mi 4.5
Missouri Digital Academy Laquey 9.9 mi 2.5
DIXON HIGH Dixon 13.0 mi 5.9
CROCKER ELEM. Crocker 12.2 mi 4.9
CROCKER HIGH Crocker 12.2 mi 5.0
DIXON ELEM. Dixon 13.3 mi 8.4
DIXON MIDDLE Dixon 13.4 mi 3.3
SWEDEBORG ELEM. Richland 12.6 mi 5.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 65584 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$60,760

Median Home Value

$207,900

Median Rent

$1,067/mo

Population

10,922

College Educated

31.6%

Homeownership

55.2%

Avg Commute

22.4 min

Poverty Rate

15.3%

Median Age

31.4

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
CLAY-PLATTE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Kansas City, MO 8.1
THE DANIEL ACADEMY Kansas City, MO 7.9
OAKHILL DAY SCHOOL Gladstone, MO 7.8
THOMAS JEFFERSON INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL Joplin, MO 7.8
THE SUMMIT PREPARATORY SCHOOL Springfield, MO 7.7
CROSSPOINT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Villa Ridge, MO 7.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Maranatha Baptist Academy

What grades does Maranatha Baptist Academy serve?

Maranatha Baptist Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Maranatha Baptist Academy?

Maranatha Baptist Academy has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maranatha Baptist Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Maranatha Baptist Academy is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Maranatha Baptist Academy rank in MO?

Maranatha Baptist Academy ranks #22 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Maranatha Baptist Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Maranatha Baptist Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Maranatha Baptist Academy a private school?

Yes, Maranatha Baptist Academy 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 Maranatha Baptist Academy a religious school?

Maranatha Baptist Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
53 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
31 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
201
Gender Split
42% M / 58% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
7.1 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Pulaski County

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