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#272 of 399 private schools in MO

Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders

School

900 NW WOODS CHAPEL RD, Blue Springs, MO 64015

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

11.8:1

Score

5.8

Grades

UG – UG

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

11.8:1

Score

5.8

Grades

UG – UG

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Missouri private schools

#272 of 399

In Blue Springs

#4 of 4

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About Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders

Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders is a private school in Blue Springs, MO. Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders serves approximately 71 students, and covers grades UG-UG, and has a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #272 of 399 private schools in MO.

How it compares0.5 pts below MO schools

5.8

This school 5.8 · Average
MO avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 71 students, Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders 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.

Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders 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 Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders compares to 16 public schools serving similar grades in Blue Springs, MO

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.8:1

This School

14.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

768

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.8

This School

6.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 64.8% vs 0%

Black 16.9% vs 0%

Hispanic 14.1% vs 0%

Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders Blue Springs Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders (this school)	—	71	11.8:1	5.8
BLUE SPRINGS HIGH	0.9 mi	2,396	16.2:1	6.8
JOHN NOWLIN ELEM.	1.0 mi	462	13.2:1	8.8
PAUL KINDER MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.1 mi	917	15.8:1	4.3
THOMAS J. ULTICAN ELEM.	1.1 mi	430	15.4:1	4.8
SUNNY POINTE ELEM.	1.2 mi	518	13.6:1	7.8
FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM.	2.0 mi	420	12.4:1	9.6
JAMES LEWIS ELEM.	2.2 mi	471	13.5:1	9.2
JAMES WALKER ELEM.	2.5 mi	447	15.4:1	8.1
LUCY FRANKLIN ELEM.	2.6 mi	543	15.1:1	7.6
BRITTANY HILL MIDDLE	2.7 mi	853	14.2:1	7.9
WILLIAM BRYANT ELEM.	3.0 mi	486	15.7:1	5.6
LIGGETT TRAIL EDUCATION CENTER	3.0 mi	152	8:1	6.4
BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH HIGH	3.2 mi	2,308	18.8:1	7.0
MORELAND RIDGE MIDDLE	3.3 mi	862	15.1:1	5.1
DANIEL YOUNG ELEM.	3.3 mi	326	13.6:1	4.4
CORDILL-MASON ELEM.	3.7 mi	698	13.7:1	6.7

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- 5.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.8:1

Instructional Commitment

C 3.0 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,118

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 53%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 4.9 / 10

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Enrollment 71

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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 64.8%

Black 16.9%

Hispanic 14.1%

Two or More 4.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

900 NW WOODS CHAPEL RD, Blue Springs, MO 64015

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders may also want to explore other schools in the area. LIGGETT TRAIL EDUCATION CENTER (rated 6.4/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PLAZA HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 6.3/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Blue Springs, see our Blue Springs schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
PAUL KINDER MIDDLE SCHOOL Blue Springs	1.1 mi	917	4.3
BLUE SPRINGS HIGH Blue Springs	0.9 mi	2,396	6.8
SUNNY POINTE ELEM. Blue Springs	1.2 mi	518	7.8
JOHN NOWLIN ELEM. Blue Springs	1.0 mi	462	8.8
THOMAS J. ULTICAN ELEM. Blue Springs	1.1 mi	430	4.8
ST JOHN LALANDE SCHOOL Blue Springs	1.6 mi	174	6.3
FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM. Blue Springs	2.0 mi	420	9.6
PLAZA HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Blue Springs	2.1 mi	212	6.3
JAMES LEWIS ELEM. Blue Springs	2.2 mi	471	9.2
LIGGETT TRAIL EDUCATION CENTER Blue Springs	3.0 mi	152	6.4
JAMES WALKER ELEM. Blue Springs	2.5 mi	447	8.1
BRITTANY HILL MIDDLE Blue Springs	2.7 mi	853	7.9
LUCY FRANKLIN ELEM. Blue Springs	2.6 mi	543	7.6
MORELAND RIDGE MIDDLE Blue Springs	3.3 mi	862	5.1
WILLIAM BRYANT ELEM. Blue Springs	3.0 mi	486	5.6
DANIEL YOUNG ELEM. Blue Springs	3.3 mi	326	4.4
BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH HIGH Blue Springs	3.2 mi	2,308	7.0
CORDILL-MASON ELEM. Blue Springs	3.7 mi	698	6.7
DELTA WOODS MIDDLE Lee'S Summit	3.7 mi	808	8.0
LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY Independence	4.1 mi	281	4.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 64015 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,242

Median Home Value

$249,500

Median Rent

$1,148/mo

Population

31,814

College Educated

34.4%

Homeownership

71.9%

Avg Commute

25.6 min

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Median Age

38.4

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MOUNTAIN GROVE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Mountain Grove, MO	47	5.7
NEOSHO CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Neosho, MO	78	6.2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders

What grades does Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders serve?

Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders serves students in grades UG through UG.

How many students attend Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders?

Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders?

The student-teacher ratio at Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders rank in MO?

Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders ranks #272 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders's MySchoolScout rating?

Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders a private school?

Yes, Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders a religious school?

No, Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 55 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score: 37 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: UG – UG
Enrollment: 71
Gender Split: 73% M / 27% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 6
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 172 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Jackson County
Phone: (816) 229-3869

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