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Missouri Other Private Schools

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 other private schools serving 1,866 students in Missouri.

Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 87%.

Top schools: The other private schools in Missouri include Principia School and Plaza Heights Christian Academy.

Share of the state: These schools make up 2% of the 664 private schools in Missouri and 2% of its 119,656 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 14
# Students Served: 1,866

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 14
# Students Served: 1,866

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked other private schools in Missouri?

The other private schools in Missouri include Principia School and Plaza Heights Christian Academy.

How many other private schools are located in Missouri?

14 other private schools are located in Missouri.

How diverse are other private schools in Missouri?

Missouri other private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 21%.

Missouri Other Private School Trends

Private Schools

1,866

Students

$6,809

Avg. Tuition

19%

Students of Color

9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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