Top 3 Best Buchanan County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,615 students in Buchanan County, MO (there are 34 public schools, serving 12,082 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Buchanan County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The best top ranked private schools in Buchanan County, MO include St. Joseph Christian School, Cathedral School and St. Francis Xavier School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
80% of private schools in Buchanan County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked Buchanan County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Cathedral School
(Catholic)
518 N 11th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 232-8486
Grades: PK-8
| 282 students
Prescott SDA School
Prescott SDA School Photo - Prescott SDA Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
1405 Weisenborn Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 866-3041
Grades: K-8
| 18 students
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
2614 Seneca St
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 232-4911
Grades: PK-8
| 304 students
St. Joseph Christian School
St. Joseph Christian School Photo - Champion Academic Teams
(Christian)
5401 Gene Field Road
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1555
Grades: PK-12
| 337 students
Bishop LeBlond High School
Bishop LeBlond High School Photo
(Catholic)
3529 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1629
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Children First School
301 N 7th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 232-0553
Grades: PK-6
| 44 students
St. James School
(Catholic)
120 Michigan Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 238-0281
Grades: PK-8
| 140 students
St. Joseph KinderCare
St. Joseph KinderCare Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
3107 Cook Rd.
St. Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 364-5685
Grades: NS-PK
| students
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4715 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1118
Grades: PK-8
| 214 students
South Park Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
4405 S. 22nd St.
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 232-6424
Grades: 1-12
| 121 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Buchanan County, Missouri

Buchanan County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1813 S 12th Street
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 232-9001
Grades: PK-8
| 136 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Buchanan County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Buchanan County, MO include St. Joseph Christian School, Cathedral School and St. Francis Xavier School.
How many private schools are located in Buchanan County, MO?
10 private schools are located in Buchanan County, MO.
How diverse are private schools in Buchanan County, MO?
Buchanan County, MO private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Buchanan County, MO go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Buchanan County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Buchanan County, MO?
80% of private schools in Buchanan County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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