Quality, Affordable, Personalized Christian Education in Kansas City’s Northland

Refine KC develops academic and spiritual leaders through personalized learning, service, and discipleship in a Christ-centered community.

  • The faculty has challenged our kids spiritually. At home, I see the desire our boys have to serve and love the Lord. We could not find a better place for our boys than Refine KC.

    Sheri, Refine KC Parent

  • School has always been tough for our daughter and she has never enjoyed going. Every day was a struggle getting her there. But after enrolling her at Refine KC this year, for the FIRST time ever, she WANTS to go to school! We are completely amazed at the changes she has experienced. We are so grateful that God has provided a place for her to be able to learn at her own pace and enjoy it.

    Angela Fine, Refine KC Parent

  • As a family who has moved from public to private Christian education, we wanted a school that would walk beside us in our journey. In just a few months, Refine KC's diligent and caring staff has walked beside our son to help him discover the gaps in his learning and hold him responsible for his part in this change. Moving from traditional public education to Refine KC has helped us understand our role in our children's education.

    Wil & Amy Castillo, Refine KC Parents

  • Refine KC is the most amazing addition to your child's education you will ever make! They love Jesus, love the kids (exactly where they are at!), and are just incredible educators and people. Don't ever let money stand in the way of getting your child(ren) a solid foundation.

    Bethany, Refine KC Parent

  • We love how they foster a sense of community between the older and younger kids. It's so sweet seeing the elementary and secondary kids interacting and the younger kids seeing the examples of the older kids.

    Refine KC Parents

  • The personalized learning and small class size has been a game changer for our child. After struggling to find a good fit, he is finally thriving in a school environment that lets him work at his own pace.

    Amanda, Refine KC Parent

  • This school has been such a blessing to us! The teachers love on these kids and it shows. My child's attitude changed for the better once he started attending. Being in a safe and accepting environment is just as important as academics.

    Refine KC Parent

  • My daughter has struggled with math for years. It has really impacted her confidence and left her feeling defeated. But after doing math with Mr. Barnard she has more confidence, is working ahead of her grade level, and actually ENJOYS math! This is what school is supposed to be about not just surviving but actually THRIVING! We are so thankful for Refine KC and Mr. Barnard!

    Refine KC Parent

  • We love Refine KC! We had been homeschooling since 2020 and we loved having that time together but our kids missed the ability to get out and be with other children and have the experiences of going to school. The children love going here! Refine KC is such a blessing and the teachers all care so much for each student academically and spiritually!

    Jeff & Liz, Refine KC Parents

  • Refine KC has positively influenced my child in a million ways. She comes home excited to sing worship songs she’s learned, proud of the Bible verses she’s memorized, and reads everything in sight now.

    Ashley, Refine KC Parent

  • Our daughter has had a great experience with her teachers at Refine KC. They have been so kind and caring in working to individualize her learning. They have created an environment where she feels comfortable, yet challenged and can be herself.

    Angela Fine, Refine KC Parent

  • Placing our son in an environment where every staff member cares for him both spiritually and academically has been life changing. God truly comes first here and we couldn't be happier that we changed course and stepped away from public schools to try Refine KC. Our only regret is that we didn't make this change sooner.

    Amy, Refine KC Parent

  • Refine KC has done such an amazing job teaching and loving our children. They love going to school and love each and every teacher. The teachers have grown to know our boys in such a way that has enabled them to learn in a way that is personal to each of them. Because of this, our kids have responded by working hard and showing a willingness to ask for help and go above and beyond to work through things that may be hard for them. This response speaks to the respect and love they have for their teachers.

    Sheri, Refine KC Parent

  • Mrs. Howie has done an amazing job of teaching my son about God. He comes home singing songs and excited to learn more about God.

    Michele

  • The teachers cared and equipped our child academically through a Biblical worldview. Our child also learned strong character traits in responsibility, leadership, and service.

    Refine KC Parent

  • The staff at Refine KC speaks directly to my child about how choices and decisions made today will greatly impact his future.

    Refine KC Parent

  • The faculty have made my child excited to learn about Jesus. She openly asks to lead our household prayers all of the time now.

    Ashley Roames, Refine KC Parent

  • When our son enrolled at Refine KC, he was not able to fully articulate his ideas in his writing. Mrs. Zaring has provided constant feedback so that his writing now shows better quality and depth. Writing went from a weakness to one of his strengths.

    Refine KC Parents

  • We have homeschooled our children for over 14 years. I never would have thought that we would ever stop. After attending Refine KC and experiencing the wonderful community and caring teachers, our minds were changed. My 3 children have been so blessed by everyone at the school.

    Michele

  • For our family, Refine KC was an answer to prayer. Now, a year and a half later, I know God led us here and it has been one of the best decisions I ever made for my girls. Both of them are succeeding academically and growing spiritually. The teachers at the school genuinely love and care about each student. I appreciate that the kids don't just learn academics, but also learn biblical truth as well as life skills. Our family loves Refine KC and we look forward to all God has for our school.

    Heather Snyder

Secondary Students Using the Bible to Learn How to Resolve Conflict

Secondary Students Using the Bible to Learn How to Resolve Conflict

Elementary Cooking Class

Elementary Cooking Class

Student-Led Chapel

Student-Led Chapel

Hands-On Math

Hands-On Math

Have you heard of Zarephath?

Yeah, we hadn’t either.

Zarephath is the place God sent Elijah to find the widow at the well. She and her son were poor and dying of hunger. God told Elijah to tell this woman to feed him. Can you imagine asking a woman who couldn’t feed her own child to feed you?

Elijah recognized God’s instruction, was obedient to God’s plan and experienced God’s amazing provision. What a testimony 1 Kings 17 provides.

In Zarephath, miracles were performed,

God’s promises were fulfilled and refinement happened.

This story resonated with us as we were praying over what God wanted in our school. We believe that God will work miracles and refinement in and through our school. But, since most of us can’t spell or pronounce Zarephath, Refine KC it is!

Our Approach

Quality

Our staff are committed, caring, qualified individuals who are experts in their academic discipline and Biblically sound.

Affordable

Money should not be a barrier for families seeking Christian education. We strive to keep tuition as low as possible.

Christian

We equip and refine students with Biblical Truth to grow in a deeper relationship with God.

Personalized

We customize each student’s learning experience according to his or her unique skills, abilities, and learning styles while promoting academic rigor and relevance.

Service-Minded

Serving and loving others the way Christ teaches us allows us to positively impact those around us while sharing the Gospel.

Community

We are a community of believers who support and refine each other. We value relationships across generations.

Refine KC is located inside Sherwood Bible Church

Sherwood is located west of I-35 off of Vivion Road.

 

Are you ready to be a part of Refine KC?

Refine KC admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origins to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, and ethnic origin in admissions policies, scholarship, and loan programs and athletic and other school-administered programs. Refine KC reserves the right to select students on the basis of academic performance, Christian lifestyle commitment, lifestyle choices, and personal qualifications including a willingness to cooperate with Refine KC and to abide by its policies.

Refine KC absolutely does not tolerate discrimination against applicants, employees, or students, who otherwise meet the employment requirements of Refine KC, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Refine KC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will also not tolerate discrimination with respect to the hiring or employment of faculty and staff, who otherwise meet the employment requirements of Refine KC, on the basis of any such characteristic.