Skip to main content

Excellent

#1 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 1% of private schools

Notre Dame De Sion School

Elementary School

3823 LOCUST ST, Kansas City, MO 64109

Private Estimated Score

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 10 schools in Kansas City. Learn more

Enrollment

196

Student-Teacher

5.8:1

Score

9.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Updated 2021-22

How this school compares

In Kansas City

#1 of 39

public schools

Missouri elementary schools

#1 of 238

About Notre Dame De Sion School

Notre Dame de Sion School serves 196 students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in Kansas City, Missouri. This elementary school maintains an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 5.8:1 with 34 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for highly individualized attention and small class sizes that many parents find appealing. The school has earned recognition for its academic performance, ranking 62nd out of 399 elementary schools statewide and placing in the 85th percentile among Missouri schools.

MySchoolScout rates Notre Dame de Sion a solid 7.3 out of 10, reflecting strong overall performance. The small enrollment creates an intimate learning environment where students and teachers can build meaningful relationships throughout the elementary and middle school years. Located on Locust Street in Kansas City's urban landscape, the school serves a diverse community where 36% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The surrounding neighborhood reflects the character of many urban areas, with median household incomes of $43,456 and home values around $198,100. Notre Dame de Sion School offers families seeking a smaller school environment with strong academic standing an attractive option within Kansas City's educational landscape, combining the benefits of urban access with the close-knit feel of a more intimate learning community.

What Parents Should Know

With an enrollment of 196 students, Notre Dame De Sion School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 5.8:1, Notre Dame De Sion School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

As a private school, Notre Dame De Sion School operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.

Compare to Public Schools

Beta

How Notre Dame De Sion School compares to 130 public schools serving similar grades in Kansas City, MO

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.8:1
This School
vs
12.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
196
This School
vs
402
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
9.3
This School
vs
6.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 53.1% vs 0%
Black 19.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 5.6% vs 0%
Asian 5.1% vs 0%
Notre Dame De Sion School Kansas City Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Notre Dame De Sion School (this school) 9.3
Academie Lafayette Armour IMS 4.8
ACADEMIE LAFAYETTE CHERRY ELEM 3.3
FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY 8.2
MIDDLE SCHOOL 7.7
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5.1
LEE A. TOLBERT COM. ACADEMY 6.3
ALLEN VILLAGE PRIMARY ACADEMY 6.7
ALLEN VILLAGE ELEMENTARY ACADE 6.3
ALLEN VILLAGE JUNIOR ACADEMY 5.5
ALLEN VILLAGE PRESCHOOL
FAXON ELEMENTARY 6.6
ALTERNATIVE RESOURCE CTR.
GORDON PARKS ELEM. 7.6
PASEO ACAD. OF PERFORMING ARTS 6.0
M. L. KING ELEMENTARY 5.1
HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 5.6
GUADALUPE CENTERS MIDDLE 7.8
CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL 6.7
LINCOLN COLLEGE ACADEMY MIDDLE 5.4
CONTRACT 5.2

Showing 20 of 130 schools. View all schools in Kansas City

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

Score Breakdown

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 9.4 / 10
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio 5.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.3 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,350
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 9.8 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 65%
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
View breakdown
Enrollment 196
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 MO

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 53.1%
Black 19.4%
Two or More 16.8%
Hispanic 5.6%
Asian 5.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3823 LOCUST ST, Kansas City, MO 64109

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Notre Dame De Sion School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY (rated 8.2/10, 0.5 miles away), a more accessible option. Another option is ST PAUL'S EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 0.5 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, ALLEN VILLAGE PRIMARY ACADEMY (rated 6.7/10, 0.9 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Kansas City, see our Kansas City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Academie Lafayette Armour IMS Kansas City 0.4 mi 4.8
ACADEMIE LAFAYETTE ARMOUR IHS Kansas City 0.4 mi 7.1
ACADEMIE LAFAYETTE CHERRY ELEM Kansas City 0.5 mi 3.3
DeLaSalle Charter High School Kansas City 0.4 mi 3.8
FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY Kansas City 0.5 mi 8.2
ST PAUL'S EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL Kansas City 0.5 mi 7.7
WESTPORT MONTESSORI Kansas City 0.5 mi
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kansas City 0.7 mi 5.1
MIDDLE SCHOOL Kansas City 0.7 mi 7.7
LEE A. TOLBERT COM. ACADEMY Kansas City 0.8 mi 6.3
CRISTO REY KANSAS CITY Kansas City 0.8 mi 7.3
ALTERNATIVE RESOURCE CTR. Kansas City 1.0 mi
ALLEN VILLAGE HIGH SCHOOL Kansas City 0.8 mi 8.2
FAXON ELEMENTARY Kansas City 0.9 mi 6.6
THE PLAZA ACADEMY Kansas City 0.9 mi 7.1
ALLEN VILLAGE ELEMENTARY ACADE Kansas City 0.9 mi 6.3
ALLEN VILLAGE JUNIOR ACADEMY Kansas City 0.9 mi 5.5
ALLEN VILLAGE PRIMARY ACADEMY Kansas City 0.9 mi 6.7
ALLEN VILLAGE PRESCHOOL Kansas City 0.9 mi
BARE ESSENTIALS HOME CARE INC Kansas City 1.0 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 64109 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$42,861

Median Home Value

$240,000

Median Rent

$919/mo

Population

10,274

College Educated

34.6%

Homeownership

38.4%

Avg Commute

20.3 min

Poverty Rate

30.3%

Median Age

34.6

Community Profile

The community surrounding Notre Dame De Sion School has a median household income of $42,861. It is an area where 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $240,000, with a median rent of $919/month. The area has a poverty rate of 30.3%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
SOUTH HOLT ELEM. Oregon, MO 9.3
MARION CO. ELEM. Philadelphia, MO 9.4
GREEN FOREST ELEM. Salem, MO 9.1
THAYER ELEM. Ft. Leonard Wood, MO 9.1
THE ST MICHAEL SCHOOL OF CLAYTON St. Louis, MO 9.1
SOUTH IRON ELEM. Annapolis, MO 9.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Notre Dame De Sion School

What grades does Notre Dame De Sion School serve?

Notre Dame De Sion School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Notre Dame De Sion School?

Notre Dame De Sion School has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Notre Dame De Sion School?

The student-teacher ratio at Notre Dame De Sion School is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Notre Dame De Sion School rank in MO?

Notre Dame De Sion School is ranked #1 out of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Notre Dame De Sion School's MySchoolScout rating?

Notre Dame De Sion School has a composite rating of 9.3 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Notre Dame De Sion School a private school?

Yes, Notre Dame De Sion 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 Notre Dame De Sion School a religious school?

Notre Dame De Sion School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

11 schools nearby View map →

Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
74 Very Walkable
Transit Score
54 Good Transit
Bike Score
63 Bikeable
City Safety
High (6,241/100K)

Powered by Walk Score

FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Kansas City). Data >1 year old.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
196
Gender Split
61% M / 39% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
JACKSON
Data Year
2022–2023

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.