Gillis Center School
Special education school · Grades K–8
Kansas City, MO
8150 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest special education schools in Missouri
- Growing: enrollment up 17% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
- Serving families in Kansas City since at least 2011
In Kansas City, Missouri, Gillis Center School is a special education school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 63 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 17% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 174 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 63
- Teachers
- 11 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 27 girls, 36 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 174 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 71% of special education schools nationwide.
- Compared with 231 special education schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
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 Gillis Center School 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 Gillis Center School
What grades does Gillis Center School serve?
Gillis Center School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Gillis Center School?
About 63 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Gillis Center School?
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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