For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 414 students in Liberty, MO (there are , serving 9,962 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Liberty, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Liberty, MO is St. James School.
50% of private schools in Liberty, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Liberty 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Liberty Montessori Center
Montessori School
650 E Ruth Ewing Rd
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 781-6295
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 781-6295
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Overview
This Town (Liberty)
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
414 Students
119,577 Students
% Average Students of Color
30%
21%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
22 Teachers
9,941 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
5%
# Black Students
25 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%
# White Students
192 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
46%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
141 Students
27,543 Students
% of Others Students
34%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Liberty, MO?
The top-ranked private schools in Liberty, MO is St. James School.
How many private schools are located in Liberty?
2 private schools are located in Liberty.
What percentage of students in Liberty go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Liberty are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Liberty?
50% of private schools in Liberty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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