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#55 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 14% of private schools

St Paul's Episcopal Day School

Elementary School

4041 MAIN ST, Kansas City, MO 64111

Private

Enrollment

373

Student-Teacher

10.5:1

Score

7.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Missouri private schools

#55 of 399

In Kansas City

#11 of 39

public schools

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St Paul's Episcopal Day School

7.7/10

Elementary School in Kansas City · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About St Paul's Episcopal Day School

St Paul's Episcopal Day School is a private elementary school in Kansas City, MO. St Paul's Episcopal Day School serves approximately 373 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Paul's Episcopal Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #55 of 399 private schools in MO.

How it compares1.3 pts above MO schools
  • This school 7.7 · Very Good
  • MO avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

St Paul's Episcopal Day School 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 St Paul's Episcopal Day School compares to 130 public schools serving similar grades in Kansas City, MO

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
This School
vs
12.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
373
This School
vs
402
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.7
This School
vs
6.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 79.6% vs 0%
Black 5.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 5.4% vs 0%
Asian 1.9% vs 0%
St Paul's Episcopal Day School Kansas City Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Paul's Episcopal Day School (this school) 7.7
ALLEN VILLAGE PRIMARY ACADEMY 7.2
ALLEN VILLAGE JUNIOR ACADEMY 6.4
ALLEN VILLAGE ELEMENTARY ACADE 4.5
ALLEN VILLAGE PRESCHOOL
Academie Lafayette Armour IMS 6.1
FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY 5.5
MIDDLE SCHOOL 6.3
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5.0
ACADEMIE LAFAYETTE CHERRY ELEM 4.3
GORDON PARKS ELEM. 6.3
LEE A. TOLBERT COM. ACADEMY 4.6
ALTERNATIVE RESOURCE CTR.
PASEO ACAD. OF PERFORMING ARTS 7.3
M. L. KING ELEMENTARY 4.5
FAXON ELEMENTARY 5.9
GUADALUPE CENTERS MIDDLE 6.8
FRONTIER SCHL OF EXCELLENCE-M 4.3
HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 4.8
HOGAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY ELEM 4.2
GENESIS SCHOOL INC. 5.6

Showing 20 of 130 schools. View all schools in Kansas City

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B 6.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.2 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,342.5
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Diversity Index 35%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 373
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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 79.6%
Two or More 6.4%
Black 5.9%
Hispanic 5.4%
Asian 1.9%
Native American 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4041 MAIN ST, Kansas City, MO 64111

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Paul's Episcopal Day School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. NOTRE DAME DE SION SCHOOL (rated 9.3/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ALLEN VILLAGE PRIMARY ACADEMY (rated 7.2/10, 0.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY (rated 5.5/10, 0.9 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Kansas City, see our Kansas City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi
School Distance Rating
WESTPORT MONTESSORI Kansas City 0.2 mi
ALLEN VILLAGE HIGH SCHOOL Kansas City 0.4 mi 7.6
THE PLAZA ACADEMY Kansas City 0.4 mi 7.1
NOTRE DAME DE SION SCHOOL Kansas City 0.5 mi 9.3
ALLEN VILLAGE ELEMENTARY ACADE Kansas City 0.5 mi 4.5
ALLEN VILLAGE JUNIOR ACADEMY Kansas City 0.5 mi 6.4
ALLEN VILLAGE PRIMARY ACADEMY Kansas City 0.5 mi 7.2
ALLEN VILLAGE PRESCHOOL Kansas City 0.5 mi
Academie Lafayette Armour IMS Kansas City 0.8 mi 6.1
ACADEMIE LAFAYETTE ARMOUR IHS Kansas City 0.8 mi 6.8
FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY Kansas City 0.9 mi 5.5
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kansas City 0.9 mi 5.0
MIDDLE SCHOOL Kansas City 0.9 mi 6.3
ACADEMIE LAFAYETTE CHERRY ELEM Kansas City 1.0 mi 4.3
CRISTO REY KANSAS CITY Kansas City 1.1 mi 7.3
DeLaSalle Charter High School Kansas City 0.9 mi 3.7
OUR LADY OF HOPE Kansas City 0.9 mi 5.1
THE PEMBROKE HILL SCHOOL - WORNALL CAMPUS Kansas City 1.2 mi 7.0
ALTERNATIVE RESOURCE CTR. Kansas City 1.3 mi
VISITATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Kansas City 1.3 mi 5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 64111 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$61,802

Median Home Value

$269,500

Median Rent

$1,184/mo

Population

16,974

College Educated

64.3%

Homeownership

30.2%

Avg Commute

17.9 min

Poverty Rate

12.8%

Median Age

33.4

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
BOURBON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bourbon, MO 7.7
COVERDELL ELEM. St. Charles, MO 7.7
FATIMA ELEM. Westphalia, MO 7.7
FRANKLIN ELEM. Liberty, MO 7.7
HARRY S. TRUMAN ELEM. Webb City, MO 7.7
KEARNEY ELEM. Kearney, MO 7.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Paul's Episcopal Day School

What grades does St Paul's Episcopal Day School serve?

St Paul's Episcopal Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Paul's Episcopal Day School?

St Paul's Episcopal Day School has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Paul's Episcopal Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Paul's Episcopal Day School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Paul's Episcopal Day School rank in MO?

St Paul's Episcopal Day School ranks #55 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is St Paul's Episcopal Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Paul's Episcopal Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Paul's Episcopal Day School a private school?

Yes, St Paul's Episcopal Day School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Paul's Episcopal Day School a religious school?

St Paul's Episcopal Day School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
93 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
54 Good Transit
Bike Score
73 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
373
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Episcopal
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
179 days
Setting
Large City
County
Jackson County

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