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#325 of 399 private schools in MO
St Therese School
Elementary School
7277 N STATE ROUTE 9, Kansas City, MO 64152
Enrollment
575
Student-Teacher
15.6:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
575
Student-Teacher
15.6:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Missouri private schools
#325 of 399
In Kansas City
#35 of 39
public schools
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St Therese School
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About St Therese School
St Therese School is a private elementary school in Kansas City, MO. St Therese School serves approximately 575 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Therese School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #325 of 399 private schools in MO.
- This school 5.3 · Average
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
St Therese 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 Therese School compares to 125 public schools serving similar grades in Kansas City, MO
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Therese School (this school) | 5.3 |
| ENGLISH LANDING ELEM. | 7.8 |
| LAKEVIEW MIDDLE | 6.7 |
| PLAZA MIDDLE | 5.2 |
| PRAIRIE POINT ELEM. | 7.8 |
| THOMAS B. CHINN ELEM. | 4.0 |
| CONGRESS MIDDLE | 5.0 |
| ALFRED L. RENNER ELEM. | 7.4 |
| SOUTHEAST ELEM. | 7.7 |
| WALDEN MIDDLE | 8.6 |
| HOPEWELL ELEMENTARY | 5.4 |
| HAWTHORN ELEM. | 8.1 |
| TIFFANY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHL | 6.3 |
| LINE CREEK ELEM. | 8.1 |
| UNION CHAPEL ELEM. | 7.5 |
| WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY | 6.5 |
| PATHFINDER ELEM. | 6.0 |
| GASHLAND ELEMENTARY | 4.7 |
| CLARDY ELEMENTARY | 4.9 |
| BRIARCLIFF ELEMENTARY | 5.4 |
| CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY | 7.8 |
Showing 20 of 125 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.
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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
7277 N STATE ROUTE 9, Kansas City, MO 64152
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Therese School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HAWTHORN ELEM. (rated 8.1/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is LINE CREEK ELEM. (rated 8.1/10, 3.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ENGLISH LANDING ELEM. (rated 7.8/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Kansas City, see our Kansas City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH LANDING ELEM. Kansas City | 0.5 mi | 7.8 |
| LAKEVIEW MIDDLE Kansas City | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| PLAZA MIDDLE Kansas City | 0.6 mi | 5.2 |
| PRAIRIE POINT ELEM. Kansas City | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| GRADEN ELEM. Parkville | 1.1 mi | 4.1 |
| THOMAS B. CHINN ELEM. Kansas City | 1.1 mi | 4.0 |
| GERNER FAMILY EARLY ED CTR. Kansas City | 1.6 mi | 3.2 |
| CONGRESS MIDDLE Kansas City | 1.7 mi | 5.0 |
| ALFRED L. RENNER ELEM. Kansas City | 1.8 mi | 7.4 |
| PARK HILL HIGH Kansas City | 1.9 mi | 5.8 |
| SOUTHEAST ELEM. Kansas City | 2.2 mi | 7.7 |
| WALDEN MIDDLE Kansas City | 2.3 mi | 8.6 |
| TIFFANY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHL Kansas City | 3.1 mi | 6.3 |
| HOPEWELL ELEMENTARY Kansas City | 2.7 mi | 5.4 |
| HAWTHORN ELEM. Kansas City | 3.1 mi | 8.1 |
| PARK HILL SOUTH HIGH Riverside | 3.6 mi | 6.6 |
| CLAY-PLATTE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Kansas City | 3.3 mi | 8.1 |
| LINE CREEK ELEM. Kansas City | 3.3 mi | 8.1 |
| PATHFINDER ELEM. Kansas City | 3.9 mi | 6.0 |
| WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY Kansas City | 3.8 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64152 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$110,421
Median Home Value
$333,700
Median Rent
$1,236/mo
Population
31,300
College Educated
50.8%
Homeownership
83.2%
Avg Commute
23.7 min
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Median Age
40.5
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| PEVELY ELEM. Pevely, MO | 5.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Therese School
What grades does St Therese School serve?
St Therese School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Therese School?
St Therese School has an enrollment of approximately 575 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Therese School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Therese School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Therese School rank in MO?
St Therese School ranks #325 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is St Therese School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Therese School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Therese School a private school?
Yes, St Therese 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 Therese School a religious school?
St Therese School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 575
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Platte County
- Phone
- (816) 741-5400
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