Very Good
#94 of 399 private schools in MO
Top 23% of private schools
St Pius X High School
High School
1500 NE 42ND TER, Kansas City, MO 64116
Enrollment
341
Student-Teacher
10:1
Score
7.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
341
Student-Teacher
10:1
Score
7.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Missouri private schools
#94 of 399
In Kansas City
#18 of 39
public schools
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St Pius X High School
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About St Pius X High School
St Pius X High School is a private high school in Kansas City, MO. St Pius X High School serves approximately 341 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. St Pius X High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #94 of 399 private schools in MO.
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
St Pius X High 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
BetaHow St Pius X High School compares to 29 public schools serving similar grades in Kansas City, MO
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Pius X High School (this school) | 7.2 |
| NORTH KANSAS CITY HIGH | 6.9 |
| WINNETONKA HIGH | 6.3 |
| FRONTIER STEM HIGH SCHOOL | 7.7 |
| OAK PARK HIGH | 6.7 |
| NORTHEAST HIGH | 3.8 |
| CROSSROADS PREPARATORY ACADEMY | 5.3 |
| MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL | 2.9 |
| NORTHWEST REG. YOUTH CTR. | — |
| GUADALUPE CENTERS HIGH SCHOOL | 5.2 |
| LINCOLN COLLEGE PREP. | 9.0 |
| EAST HIGH SCHOOL | 3.5 |
| KIPP KC LEGACY HIGH SCHOOL | 5.6 |
| ALTERNATIVE RESOURCE CTR. | — |
| CONTRACT | 3.7 |
| CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | 4.6 |
| ACADEMIE LAFAYETTE ARMOUR IHS | 6.8 |
| PARK HILL HIGH | 5.8 |
| DeLaSalle Charter High School | 3.7 |
| STALEY HIGH | 6.7 |
| ALLEN VILLAGE HIGH SCHOOL | 7.6 |
Showing 20 of 29 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
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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1500 NE 42ND TER, Kansas City, MO 64116
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Pius X High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. ST PATRICK SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is OAKWOOD MANOR ELEMENTARY (rated 8.4/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Gladstone), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WINNWOOD ELEMENTARY (rated 8.2/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Kansas City, see our Kansas City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST PATRICK SCHOOL Kansas City | 0.2 mi | 8.6 |
| CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY Kansas City | 0.5 mi | 7.8 |
| NORTHGATE MIDDLE Kansas City | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY Kansas City | 1.1 mi | 3.8 |
| OUTREACH CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Kansas City | 1.5 mi | 7.3 |
| BRIARCLIFF ELEMENTARY Kansas City | 1.3 mi | 5.4 |
| OAKWOOD MANOR ELEMENTARY Gladstone | 2.0 mi | 8.4 |
| NORTH KANSAS CITY HIGH Kansas City | 2.0 mi | 6.9 |
| LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY Kansas City | 1.6 mi | 8.1 |
| ST GABRIEL SCHOOL Kansas City | 1.6 mi | 7.5 |
| CHOUTEAU ELEMENTARY Kansas City | 2.0 mi | 4.2 |
| WINNWOOD ELEMENTARY Kansas City | 1.9 mi | 8.2 |
| MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY Gladstone | 2.5 mi | 6.8 |
| EASTGATE 6TH GRADE CENTER Kansas City | 2.0 mi | 5.9 |
| ST CHARLES BORROMEO ACCADMY Kansas City | 2.7 mi | 6.5 |
| ANTIOCH MIDDLE Gladstone | 2.7 mi | 7.6 |
| EARLY EDUCATION CENTER Gladstone | 2.8 mi | 5.4 |
| WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY Kansas City | 2.6 mi | 6.5 |
| EAGLE HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Kansas City | 2.6 mi | 7.1 |
| CHAPEL HILL ELEMENTARY Gladstone | 3.2 mi | 8.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64116 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,352
Median Home Value
$226,600
Median Rent
$1,252/mo
Population
17,535
College Educated
41.3%
Homeownership
44.3%
Avg Commute
20.8 min
Poverty Rate
10%
Median Age
38
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CENTRALIA HIGH Centralia, MO | 7.2 |
| HOLLISTER HIGH Hollister, MO | 7.2 |
| ST MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis, MO | 7.2 |
| WILLOW SPRINGS HIGH Willow Springs, MO | 7.2 |
| AVA HIGH Ava, MO | 7.3 |
| CLEARWATER HIGH Piedmont, MO | 7.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Pius X High School
What grades does St Pius X High School serve?
St Pius X High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend St Pius X High School?
St Pius X High School has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Pius X High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Pius X High School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Pius X High School rank in MO?
St Pius X High School ranks #94 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is St Pius X High School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Pius X High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Pius X High School a private school?
Yes, St Pius X High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic 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 Pius X High School a religious school?
St Pius X High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 341
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 181 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clay County
- Phone
- (816) 453-3450
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