Best Missouri Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 662 private schools serving 115,796 students in Missouri (there are 2,463 public schools, serving 887,077 students). 12% of all K-12 students in Missouri are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $10,196 for elementary schools and $12,532 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The average acceptance rate is 90% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 20% and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
74% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Missouri Private Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
23
10,016
29%
10
1,615
12%
19
3,546
8%
16
3,500
25%
12
2,592
14%
20
3,680
9%
77
13,726
12%
183
37,738
22%
36
6,137
17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Missouri?
How many private schools are located in Missouri?
662 private schools are located in Missouri.
How much do private schools cost in Missouri?
The average private school tuition in Missouri is $10,196 for elementary schools and $12,532 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Missouri?
Missouri private schools are approximately 20% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Missouri go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Missouri are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Missouri?
74% of private schools in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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