Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Attendance Zone: Buchanan Co. Academy serves the entire district in Saint Joseph, MO, encompassing an area of 135.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (08-09)
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers (08-09)
3 teachers
School Motto
Don't let what you thought you were yesterday keep you from becoming what you're meant to be today.
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Asian
(08-09)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(08-09)n/a
4%
Black
(08-09)25%
18%
White
(08-09)75%
76%
Hawaiian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
81%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
23%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Buchanan Co. Academy often compared to?
Buchanan Co. Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Carden Park Elementary School, Oak Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Buchanan Co. Academy?
16 students attend Buchanan Co. Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Buchanan Co. Academy students are White, and 25% of students are Black.
What grades does Buchanan Co. Academy offer ?
Buchanan Co. Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buchanan Co. Academy part of?
Buchanan Co. Academy is part of St. Joseph School District.
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