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#162 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 40% of private schools

Providence School of Arts

Elementary School

5809 MICHIGAN AVE, Kansas City, MO 64130

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

10.9:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 7th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

10.9:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 7th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Missouri private schools

#162 of 399

In Kansas City

#27 of 39

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About Providence School of Arts

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

How it compares0.3 pts above MO schools

6.7

This school 6.7 · Average
MO avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 50 students, Providence School of Arts 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.

Providence School of Arts 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 Providence School of Arts compares to 129 public schools serving similar grades in Kansas City, MO

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.9:1

This School

12.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

403

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.7

This School

6.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 44% vs 0%

White 30% vs 0%

Hispanic 6% vs 0%

Providence School of Arts Kansas City Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Providence School of Arts (this school)	—	50	10.9:1	6.7
BROOKSIDE CHARTER MIDDLE SCHL	0.6 mi	205	9.3:1	6.0
BROOKSIDE CHARTER ELEMENTARY	0.6 mi	508	9.4:1	5.6
FRONTIER SCHL OF EXCELLENCE-M	0.6 mi	73	5.6:1	4.3
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle	0.7 mi	510	10.6:1	6.2
HOGAN PREPARATORY ACAD MIDDLE	1.0 mi	159	8:1	3.2
HOGAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY ELEM	1.0 mi	418	11.9:1	4.2
M. L. KING ELEMENTARY	1.2 mi	746	18.6:1	4.5
PASEO ACAD. OF PERFORMING ARTS	1.3 mi	677	11.5:1	7.3
AC PREP ELEMENTARY	1.3 mi	367	10.5:1	6.2
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-MIDDLE	1.5 mi	277	13.8:1	8.8
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-LOWER	1.5 mi	605	15.1:1	7.1
BORDER STAR MONTESSORI	1.7 mi	254	14.1:1	8.4
Academie Lafayette Oak Elem	1.7 mi	498	26.2:1	3.8
B. BANNEKER ELEMENTARY	1.8 mi	499	14.7:1	4.3
GENESIS SCHOOL INC.	2.2 mi	209	11.6:1	5.6
CARVER DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL	2.2 mi	455	13:1	8.4
HOLLIDAY MONTESSORI	2.3 mi	348	13.9:1	6.4
HALE COOK ELEMENTARY	2.5 mi	354	14.2:1	5.7
ACADEMY FOR INTEGRATED ARTS	2.6 mi	270	10.4:1	6.9
ALLEN VILLAGE PRIMARY ACADEMY	2.8 mi	74	14.8:1	7.2

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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

B 6.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.9:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 6.6 / 10

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School Day Length 7.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,237.5

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 67%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 3.6 / 10

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Enrollment 50

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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)

Black 44.0%

White 30.0%

Two or More 20.0%

Hispanic 6.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5809 MICHIGAN AVE, Kansas City, MO 64130

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Providence School of Arts may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-LOWER (rated 7.1/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is ST PETER'S SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, AC PREP ELEMENTARY (rated 6.2/10, 1.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Kansas City, see our Kansas City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
BROOKSIDE CHARTER ELEMENTARY Kansas City	0.6 mi	508	5.6
BROOKSIDE CHARTER MIDDLE SCHL Kansas City	0.6 mi	205	6.0
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle Kansas City	0.7 mi	510	6.2
EWING MARION KAUFFMAN HIGH Kansas City	0.7 mi	399	8.4
GLAD TIDINGS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY & CHILD DEVELOPMENT Kansas City	0.6 mi	1	—
FRONTIER SCHL OF EXCELLENCE-M Kansas City	0.6 mi	73	4.3
FRONTIER SCHL OF EXCELLENCE-U Kansas City	0.6 mi	168	5.3
HOGAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY Kansas City	0.9 mi	324	5.4
HOGAN PREPARATORY ACAD MIDDLE Kansas City	1.0 mi	159	3.2
HOGAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY ELEM Kansas City	1.0 mi	418	4.2
ST PETER'S SCHOOL Kansas City	1.1 mi	389	6.5
M. L. KING ELEMENTARY Kansas City	1.2 mi	746	4.5
PASEO ACAD. OF PERFORMING ARTS Kansas City	1.3 mi	677	7.3
SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL Kansas City	1.3 mi	531	3.6
AC PREP ELEMENTARY Kansas City	1.3 mi	367	6.2
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-UPPER Kansas City	1.5 mi	209	7.3
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-MIDDLE Kansas City	1.5 mi	277	8.8
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-LOWER Kansas City	1.5 mi	605	7.1
ST TERESA'S ACADEMY Kansas City	1.4 mi	607	5.5
Academie Lafayette Oak Elem Kansas City	1.7 mi	498	3.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 64130 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$40,770

Median Home Value

$71,500

Median Rent

$1,003/mo

Population

19,697

College Educated

13.4%

Homeownership

51%

Avg Commute

20.3 min

Poverty Rate

30.7%

Median Age

38.6

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
BOSWORTH ELEM. Bosworth, MO	36	6.7
HUME ELEM. Hume, MO	61	6.7
Holliday C-2 School District Holliday, MO	48	6.7
NORTH DAVIESS ELEM. Jameson, MO	30	6.7
CLARKSBURG ELEM. Clarksburg, MO	57	6.6
GORDONVILLE ATTENDANCE CTR Jackson, MO	43	6.6

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 30 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 43 Some Transit
Bike Score: 36 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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
Phone: (816) 287-0411

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