Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Kansas City, MO
500 W 40th St, Kansas City, MO 64111
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Kansas City
- Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic schools in Missouri
Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri is an independent Catholic school in Kansas City, Missouri, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 37 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% of Catholic high schools in Missouri. The school is part of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 37
- Teachers
- 7.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 18 girls, 19 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic high schools in Missouri (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of Catholic high schools in Missouri.
- Compared with 23 Catholic high schools in Missouri.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Missouri
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri whether it takes part.
- MOScholars · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri
What grades does Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri serve?
Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri?
About 37 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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