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St. Stephen's Academy (Closed 2010)

1001 Bennington Ave
Kansas City, MO 64126
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About the School

  • The mission of St. Stephen's Academy is to establish a Catholic environment for the spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of each student.
  • It is the philosophy of St. Stephen's Academy to provide for the development of the whole person.
  • We believe students learn best by a variety of methods, which include cooperative learning, attention to brain research, literacy strategies, and the use of manipulatives and technology.
  • St. Stephen's offers a safe, religious, academically challenging environment in a city whose school system has had problems with accreditation.
  • The curriculum has also changed over the years to serve our families and prepare students for the future.
  • We have classes in Art, and P.E. and ESL.

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
87 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • The mission of St. Stephen's Academy is to establish a Catholic environment for the spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of each student. It is the philosophy of St. Stephen's Academy to provide for the development of the whole person. We believe students learn best by a variety of methods, which include cooperative learning, attention to brain research, literacy strategies, and the use of manipulatives and technology. St. Stephen's offers a safe, religious, academically challenging environment in a city whose school system has had problems with accreditation. The curriculum has also changed over the years to serve our families and prepare students for the future. We have classes in Art, and P.E. and ESL.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. Stephen's Academy?
The application deadline for St. Stephen's Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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