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#162 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 40% of private schools

Providence School of Arts

Elementary School · Kansas City, MO

A private elementary school in Kansas City, MO serving grades Pre-K – 7th.

Private

5809 MICHIGAN AVE, Kansas City, MO 64130

  • 10.9:1 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)
B6.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
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 Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,237.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.9 / 10
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Diversity Index67%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+3.6 / 10
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Enrollment50
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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 Providence School of Arts 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat 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 income

$40,770

Median home value

$71,500

Median rent

$1,003/mo

College educated

13.4%

Homeownership

51%

Poverty rate

30.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Black44.0%
White30.0%
Two or More20.0%
Hispanic6.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brookside Charter ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified5.6PK–50.6 mi508Compare →
Glad Tidings Christian Academy & Child DevelopmentPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.6 mi1Compare →
Hogan Preparatory Academy ElemCharter · enrollment unverified4.2PK–61.0 mi418Compare →
St Peter's SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–81.1 mi389Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

Providence School of Arts is listed in Kansas City, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Providence School of Arts

Providence School of Arts is a private elementary school in Kansas City, MO, serving approximately 50 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #162 of 399 private schools in MO.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Providence School of Arts

What grades does Providence School of Arts serve?

Providence School of Arts serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.

How many students attend Providence School of Arts?

Providence School of Arts has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Providence School of Arts?

The student-teacher ratio at Providence School of Arts is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Providence School of Arts rank in MO?

Providence School of Arts ranks #162 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Providence School of Arts's MySchoolScout rating?

Providence School of Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Providence School of Arts a private school?

Yes, Providence School of Arts is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Providence School of Arts a religious school?

Providence School of Arts has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Enrollment
50
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
165 days
Setting
Large City
County
Jackson County
Area population (ZIP 64130)
19,697
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
38.6
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 64130; 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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