St Charles Borromeo School

Kansas City, MO 64118

Phone: (816) 436-1009

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private • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7, • 213 students

St Charles Borromeo School, a private school located in Kansas City, MO, serves grades PK-8 in the .

St Charles Borromeo School is a private school located in Kansas City, MO. 213 students attend St Charles Borromeo School.

Posted: July 14, 2026

As a family of one of St. Charles Borromeo Academy’s scholars and members of the parish, our experience has been truly special. There is a quiet distinction about St. Charles. The classical education, traditional Catholic environment, and deep sense of history create an experience that feels timeless and intentionally preserved.

Father Thomas genuinely keeps the academy and its scholars at the forefront. There is a beautiful continuity between parish life, family, faith, and education that creates a true sense of belonging.

As a parent, it has been remarkable to witness our child become well read, poised, and confident academically. There is tremendous satisfaction in knowing my child is receiving an education rooted in literature, critical thinking, thoughtful communication, and meaningful engagement rather than spending the school day centered around a screen.

Catechesis is thoughtfully woven into the academic experience, cultivating not only Catholic knowledge, but a genuine curiosity, understanding, and love for the faith.

St. Charles feels rooted in something enduring. It is academically intentional, distinctly Catholic, and rich in tradition. It is a community quietly cultivating faith, intellect, character, and confident young scholars. Our family is deeply grateful to be part of it.

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Posted: May 5, 2026

Such a special school! The environment, the staff; everything my niece needs to cultivate great learning!

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I love the family support and educational enrichment St Charles Borromeo provides to both students and families. My student is challenged not only intellectually but emotional, spiritually and socially as well. The teachers and administrators pour their heart and soul into all children. Both diversity of gifts and personhood are appreciated by all. This is one of the best school communities in not only the Northland but in the greater Kansas City area.

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The children overall are very engaged in there education and very excited about learning

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Posted: May 4, 2026

St. Charles has stayed true to small class sizes where each child is truly known and supported.
Our parish has deep, generational roots and a welcoming spirit, with families who take an active role in faith formation, education, and the life of the community…..this is home.

There is a real sense of pride on campus, and you can see the continued care and improvement in the school. The teachers are highly educated and genuinely invested, and the safety protocols and having campus security give you peace of mind as a parent! The gardens and outdoor spaces are not just beautiful, they are part of how the children learn, explore, and grow. It is a well rounded, classical education that supports them physically, emotionally, and academically in a way that feels natural and grounded.

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St. Charles is a beautiful institution. My children have always felt so at home within the school and parish community. This is our last year here, and I can confidently say my child is completely ready for St. Pius X High School. We are very grateful for everything St. Charles has given our family.

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As a grandfather, I couldn’t be more pleased with St. Charles. All of my children and now my grandchildren attend here. The teachers truly care, the academics are strong, and they teach grace, respect, and good manners. We are very grateful.

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Posted: March 20, 2026

I love St. Charles Borromeo Academy. My child is so happy, has fun every day, and really enjoys being part of sports like track and basketball. It’s such a joy seeing them excited to go to school.

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Posted: March 17, 2026

Enrolling our children at St. Charles Borromeo was one of the best decisions we have made. We are confident that our children are receiving a robust and competitive education while also having their spiritual needs met. We appreciate the school staff and parish so very much. We love our Borromeo family!

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Saint Charles is a FAMILY based parish with a strong community! I have seen firsthand how the classical education model at Saint Charles Borromeo Academy helps my child truly flourish, building strong skills in reading, reasoning, and critical thinking. At the same time, my child is growing in their understanding of what it means to live as a Christian and is developing a meaningful relationship with God. The school also does an excellent job of keeping parents involved, creating a strong partnership that supports each child’s success.

Posted: February 25, 2026

My daughter currently attends Pre-K at Saint Charles Borromeo Academy, and our experience has been exceptional. The growth we have seen this year has far exceeded our expectations.

She is reading above her level and has gained tremendous academic confidence in a structured, nurturing environment that truly challenges and supports her. The standards are high, yet the teachers lead with care, encouragement, and intention.

Even more meaningful has been her spiritual development. She speaks about her Catholic faith with joy and sincerity, and we have watched her confidence in both faith and learning flourish. Her manners, dignity, and virtues are evident at home, reflecting the strong values instilled within this parish school community.

It is truly disheartening to see negative reviews because our experience has been overwhelmingly positive. We are grateful to be part of this Catholic parish and school. May God continue to bless the teachers, staff, students, and families who make this community so special.

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Posted: April 26, 2025

If you are a traditional Catholic with a child who has special needs and would like to avoid the high school drama environment, this institution may not be suitable for you. The administration is unresponsive to incidents of bullying. Additionally, if you decide to transfer your child to another school, the principal will contact that school and speak negatively about your child. I am trying to be a good Catholic, so all I can do is pray for these individuals. However, I would never consider sending my kids back to St. Charles as long as the current administration and certain teachers are still in place.

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Posted: September 12, 2017

she no longer cares about the kids, she cares about how elite her school is. she lost focus of what is important, and wants to look good. The leadership has seriously decreased.

Posted: September 12, 2017

They have a good teacher for this, but she is no longer there as often as she needs to be and the teachers take the idea of having kids with learning differences like those children aren't good enough to attend their school.

Posted: September 12, 2017

The teachers and students are guilty of bullying and nothing is really done.

Posted: September 12, 2017

They don't have any, which is nice, but it doesn't necessarily help kids who need extra support

Posted: September 12, 2017

There are some excellent teachers, but then there are the nightmarish ones. My child's teacher is a nightmare and you cannot talk to them or the administration about the issues for fear of your child becoming a target as has already happened.

Posted: September 12, 2017

It can, but it can also break them down to children who are seen and not heard, children who are told when to breath rather than breath because they need to. The new model isn't great, I don't recommend it

Posted: September 12, 2017

The school started out to be a great place for our children, however over the last couple of years we have noticed an almost elitist attitude from the principal and some of the teachers. It feels as though she looks down on those without perfect resources to help her achieve her fantastic goal of a school that is, honestly, not that great.

Posted: May 31, 2016

Although the education was good, girls were a bit cliquey and my child was bullied and isolated a bit, especially by 1 girl who got others to follow and make my daughter's experience horrible. With the exception of a few mothers from her class that were truly genuine and kind and wonderful, found the other moms to be cliquey, judgmental and unkind to me as well. Very unChrist-like. I've known a few other mothers at this school in other grades who are young, sweet, beautiful women who had the exact same experience here, being excluded by these other women and not treated kindly by them. (If you're a young pretty mom, God help you. Best of luck.) Moved our child to a Christian school and had a completely different experience. Very kind and welcoming parents, students, faculty, no judgmental or cliquey parents, and exceptional education. So glad we left. Right choice. Our child is so happy and so are we.

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Certainly better than public schools. However, the girls were cliquey in our child's class and so were the parents, especially the other mothers. That being said, there were a few moms and parents from her class who very kind and wonderful people. But our child dealt with girls bullying her and spreading rumors and making her feel isolated. I found the moms, with the exceptions of those few mentioned, to be very excluding towards me, cliquey and unkind. Quite immature considering these are adults. Felt the kids to be just like their parents. Some very kind and wonderful, like their parents. And many a bit arrogant and judgmental and unkind. We moved our child to a Christian school and had a totally different experience. Exceptionally kind parents, teachers, children, other mothers, very welcoming; so so glad we moved her. Could not be happier.

Posted: August 2, 2015

This is a horrible school I am an alumni at that school and I was bullied by the older kids. The teachers are very negative and say horrible things to you when you mess up or make a mistake. The curriculum is a disaster because of this school I was heading in the wrong direction with my faith I was very confused what they were teaching I did not learn anything. The schools I suggest is Antioch middle school or if you want to learn more about faith go to St.Andrew the apostle or may be Northland Christian Academy those are the 3 best schools. Do not send your kid to st.charles it makes things worse. If you think st.charles is a good school you seriously need to reevaluate yourself

Posted: August 2, 2015

This is a horrible school I am an alumni from that school I was bullied by the older kids. All the teachers do is complain rather than teach. The curriculum is a disaster I did not learn that much about the catholic religion and because of this school my faith was heading in the wrong direction and I was really confused. The teachers are so negative and just say horrible things when u mess up or make a mistake. Do not send your kid to this school it makes things worse. The schools I highly suggest is Antioch middle school or if u want to learn more about faith send your kid to St.Andrew the apostle or Northland Christian academy those 3 schools are the best around. Do not send your kid to St.Charles

Posted: July 9, 2013

Curriculum is the best we've found compared to other area Catholic schools. The test scores are phenomenal.

Posted: July 9, 2013

Great school. Academic standards are high and the students' level of respect is high. Impressive curriculum too.

Posted: July 26, 2012

A great school, where the the teachers care about the students, the parents are involved and the curriculum is the best in the city.

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