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Union Hill Day School

2911 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64108
Union Hill Day School's mission is to provide the highest quality care available to children while they are away from home; to acknowledge each child's uniqueness; to allow your child to develop emotionally and intellectually to their greatest potential in a loving nurturing environment; to build a positive self-esteem and a sense of security that will remain with him/her throughout their lifetime; to provide your child with the tools necessary to make good choices and develop necessary "life skills"; and to encourage respect and understanding of cultural, racial and spiritual diversity.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Year Founded
1993
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
272 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: 'Do not tell them how to do it. Show them how to do it and do not say a word.' – Maria Montessori
  • Union Hill Day School's mission is to provide the highest quality care available to children while they are away from home; to acknowledge each child's uniqueness; to allow your child to develop emotionally and intellectually to their greatest potential in a loving nurturing environment; to build a positive self-esteem and a sense of security that will remain with him/her throughout their lifetime; to provide your child with the tools necessary to make good choices and develop necessary "life skills"; and to encourage respect and understanding of cultural, racial and spiritual diversity.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Union Hill Day School?
The application deadline for Union Hill Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Union Hill Day School located?
Union Hill Day School is located in the Downtown Kansas City neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 1 other private schools located in Downtown Kansas City.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Kansas City, MO is $13,033 for elementary schools and $15,086 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Kansas City, MO is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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