Private schools in Platte County, MO
5 schools. About 718 students in all (2023-24).
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Clay-Platte Montessori School | PreK-6 | 65 |
| Countryside Montessori Day School | PreK-6 | 38 |
| Faith Christian Academy | 2-12 | 11 |
| Martin Luther Academy | Not in the federal survey | |
| St. Therese School | K-8 | 604 |
Platte County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- all in Kansas City
- Among Missouri counties
- 19th most private schools of 82; 1% of the state’s 514
- Typical school
- 65 students (4 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Faith Christian Academy, 11 students; St. Therese School, 604 students
- Students per teacher
- 11 typical, 3.2 to 12.7 across 4 schools
- Programs
- 2 Montessori
- Association members
- 3, most often the Association Montessori International
- State program
- Tax-credit scholarship, up to $7,145 per student for 2026-27, more for some students
How MOScholars works
- Catholic1
- Christian, not Catholic1
- Nonsectarian2
- Not in federal survey1
- Pre-K (and up)2
- Elementary (K to 5)4
- Middle (6 to 8)4
- High school (9 to 12)1
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Award and rules: MOScholars, official page, read October 7, 2026.
Cities in and around Platte County
Neighboring counties
- Clay County (12)
- Jackson County (42)
- Buchanan County (8)
- Cass County (6)
- DeKalb County (1)
- Andrew County (1)
- Lafayette County (5)
- Johnson County (1)
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