Excellent
#29 of 399 private schools in MO
Top 7% of private schools
Sherwood Center for the Exceptinoal Child
School · Kansas City, MO
A private school in Kansas City, MO serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
8030 WARD PKWY PLZ, Kansas City, MO 64114
- 7.6:1 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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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sherwood Center for the Exceptinoal Child 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 75Very Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,241/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,643
Median home value
$257,400
Median rent
$1,304/mo
College educated
56%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64114; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillis Center SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Whitefield AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| The Daniel AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Notre Dame De Sion High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6 | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 485 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sherwood Center for the Exceptinoal Child is listed in Kansas City, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sherwood Center for the Exceptinoal Child
Sherwood Center for the Exceptinoal Child is a private school in Kansas City, MO, serving approximately 61 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 399 private schools in MO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sherwood Center for the Exceptinoal Child
What grades does Sherwood Center for the Exceptinoal Child serve?
Sherwood Center for the Exceptinoal Child serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Sherwood Center for the Exceptinoal Child?
Sherwood Center for the Exceptinoal Child has an enrollment of approximately 61 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Center for the Exceptinoal Child?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Center for the Exceptinoal Child is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sherwood Center for the Exceptinoal Child rank in MO?
Sherwood Center for the Exceptinoal Child ranks #29 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is Sherwood Center for the Exceptinoal Child's MySchoolScout rating?
Sherwood Center for the Exceptinoal Child has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sherwood Center for the Exceptinoal Child a private school?
Yes, Sherwood Center for the Exceptinoal Child 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 Sherwood Center for the Exceptinoal Child a religious school?
No, Sherwood Center for the Exceptinoal Child is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 61
- Gender Split
- 75% M / 25% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 220 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Phone
- (816) 333-3344
- Area population (ZIP 64114)
- 24,464
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 64114; 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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