Education

Education is a strong central focus here in the Northland, so it’s no surprise that our students achieve some of the highest scores on state assessments. With many public and private schools, the Northland is a great place for students to rise to their full potential.

New this year is The Early Childhood Special Education center in the North Kansas City School District. This center enhances optimal functioning and improves the quality of life for each child from 3 through 5 years of age by providing a full continuum of comprehensive integrated services that match the individual needs of the students.

The Northland also provides multiple education facilities to help our students learn in unique ways. Some of these programs include the Northland Career Center, the Northland Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) and Park Hill Professional Studies. These programs provide hands-on opportunities and allow students to participate and learn in professional environments.

Private Elementary and Early Education

*For a full comprehensive list of private schools in the Kansas City area, please visit here.

Higher Level Education in Kansas City

Kansas City has many higher-education institutions, which allow students the opportunity to complete their degree and stay close to home.

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Volker Campus

  • Public - 4-year
  • Avg cost after aid: $15K
  • Graduation rate: 56%
  • Acceptance rate: 63%

Rockhurst University

  • Private, non-profit - 4-year
  • Avg cost after aid: $21K
  • Graduation rate: 74%
  • Acceptance rate: 73%

Avila University

  • Private, non-profit - 4-year
  • Avg cost after aid: $17K
  • Graduation rate: 61%
  • Acceptance rate: 42%

Donnelly College

  • Private, non-profit - 2-year
  • Avg cost after aid: $12K
  • Tuition rate: $8,100

Park University

  • Private, non-profit - 4-year
  • Avg cost after aid: $16K
  • Graduation rate: 19%

Kansas City Art Institute

  • Private, non-profit - 4-year
  • Avg cost after aid: $30K
  • Graduation rate: 53%
  • Acceptance rate: 59%

Metropolitan Community College -
Maple Woods

  • Public - 2-year
  • Avg cost after aid: $7,066
  • In-state Tuition: $5,970

Kansas City Kansas Community College

  • Public - 2-year
  • Avg cost after aid: $16K
  • In-state Tuition: $3,300

Calvary University

  • Private, non-profit - 4-year
  • Avg cost after aid: $16K
  • Graduation rate: 48%

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

  • Private, non-profit - 4-year
  • Avg cost after aid: $20K
  • Graduation rate: 42%
  • Acceptance rate: 97%

MidAmerica Nazarene University

  • Private, non-profit - 4-year
  • Avg cost after aid: $26K
  • Graduation rate: 78%
  • Acceptance rate: 64%

William Jewell College

  • Private, non-profit - 4-year
  • Avg cost after aid: $27K
  • Graduation rate: 59%
  • Acceptance rate: 36%

Johnson County Community College

  • Public - 2-year
  • Avg cost after aid: $13K
  • In-state tuition: $3,360

University of Saint Mary

  • Private, non-profit - 4-year
  • Avg cost after aid: $21K
  • Graduation rate: 70%
  • Acceptance rate: 60%

DeVry University

  • Private, for-profit - 4-year
  • Avg cost after aid: $21K
  • Graduation rate: 20%

Research College of Nursing

  • Private, for-profit - 4-year
  • Graduation rate: 82%

Kansas Christian College

  • Private, non-profit - 2-year
  • Avg cost after aid: $9,970
  • Tuition: $9,340