Very Good
#106 of 399 private schools in MO
Top 26% of private schools
The Plaza Academy
High School · Kansas City, MO
A private high school in Kansas City, MO serving grades 7th – 12th.
601 WESTPORT RD, Kansas City, MO 64111
- 7.3:1 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.
Data not available
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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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Where The Plaza Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 70Very 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
$61,802
Median home value
$269,500
Median rent
$1,184/mo
College educated
64.3%
Homeownership
30.2%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64111; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Village High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Academie Lafayette Armour IhsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Cristo Rey Kansas CityPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| The Pembroke Hill School - Wornall CampusPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,039 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Plaza Academy is listed in Kansas City, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Plaza Academy
The Plaza Academy is a private high school in Kansas City, MO, serving approximately 51 students in grades 7th-12th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #106 of 399 private schools in MO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Plaza Academy
What grades does The Plaza Academy serve?
The Plaza Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend The Plaza Academy?
The Plaza Academy has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Plaza Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Plaza Academy is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Plaza Academy rank in MO?
The Plaza Academy ranks #106 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is The Plaza Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Plaza Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Plaza Academy a private school?
Yes, The Plaza Academy 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 The Plaza Academy a religious school?
No, The Plaza Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 51
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Phone
- (816) 561-0770
- Area population (ZIP 64111)
- 16,974
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 64111; 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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