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St. John Lalande School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Blue Springs, MO

801 NW R D Mize Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64015

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Blue Springs
  • Serving families in Blue Springs since at least 2011

In Blue Springs, Missouri, St. John Lalande School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 207 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 187 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
207
Teachers
16.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 117 girls, 90 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
187 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    248’11–12206’13–14190’15–16197’17–18173’19–20174’21–22207’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K31
    K25
    122
    222
    325
    422
    525
    624
    722
    820

    Student body

    White89%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Black5%
    Asian0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. John Lalande School whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about St. John Lalande School

    What grades does St. John Lalande School serve?

    St. John Lalande School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. John Lalande School?

    About 207 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. John Lalande 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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