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#215 of 399 private schools in MO
Plaza Heights Christian Academy
School · Blue Springs, MO
A private school in Blue Springs, MO serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1500 SW CLARK RD, Blue Springs, MO 64015
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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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Where Plaza Heights Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,686/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blue Springs), 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 income
$81,242
Median home value
$249,500
Median rent
$1,148/mo
College educated
34.4%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liggett Trail Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 152 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Plaza Heights Christian Academy is listed in Blue Springs, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Plaza Heights Christian Academy
Plaza Heights Christian Academy is a private school in Blue Springs, MO, serving approximately 212 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #215 of 399 private schools in MO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plaza Heights Christian Academy
What grades does Plaza Heights Christian Academy serve?
Plaza Heights Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Plaza Heights Christian Academy?
Plaza Heights Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plaza Heights Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Plaza Heights Christian Academy is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Plaza Heights Christian Academy rank in MO?
Plaza Heights Christian Academy ranks #215 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is Plaza Heights Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Plaza Heights Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Plaza Heights Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Plaza Heights Christian Academy 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 Plaza Heights Christian Academy a religious school?
Plaza Heights Christian Academy has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 212
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Phone
- (816) 226-0670
- Area population (ZIP 64015)
- 31,814
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 64015; 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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