Top 20 Best St. Louis County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 183 private schools serving 37,738 students in St. Louis County, MO (there are 274 public schools, serving 136,816 public students). 22% of all K-12 students in St.
Louis County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The best top ranked private schools in St. Louis County, MO include St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy, Living Water Academy and Principia School.
The average tuition cost is $15,314, which is higher than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $10,596.
63% of private schools in St. Louis County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked St. Louis County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Forsyth School
Forsyth School Photo
(5)
6235 Wydown Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-4542
Grades: NS-6
| 370 students
Living Water Academy
Living Water Academy Photo - Fun in our beautiful new full-size gym with equipment won after LWA placed first in Missouri and second nationally in the NFL's "Fuel Up to Play 60" program
(Christian)
(2)
17780 Mueller Road
Wildwood, MO 63038
(636) 324-7220
Grades: NS-12
| 333 students
Principia School
Principia School Photo
13201 Clayton Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 434-2100
Grades: PK-12
| students
St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy
St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy Photo - Cultivating the confident learners and leaders our world is hungry for
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(6)
15800 Manchester Road
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 779-2325
Grades: NS-8
| 307 students
Academy Of Saint Louis
Academy Of Saint Louis Photo - Academy of St. Louis is Providing Hope, Promise & Opportunities for Students with Learning Challenges
Special Education School (Catholic)
(3)
505 St. Joseph Lane
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 534-5099
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
The College School
The College School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
7825 Big Bend Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-9355
Grades: PK-8
| students
Al-salam Day School
(Islamic)
519 Weidman Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 394-8986
Grades: PK-12
| 358 students
Apprende Private School
Apprende Private School Photo - Apprende Private School "the learning advantage since 1981"
(3)
436B Valley School Drive
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-5485
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
Asa Christian Academy
Asa Christian Academy Photo - Welcome To ASA
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(2)
8390 Latty Ave
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 524-4272
Grades: PK-K
| 95 students
Ascension School
Ascension School Photo
(Catholic)
238 Santa Maria Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 532-1151
Grades: K-8
| 414 students
Assumption Parish School
(Catholic)
4709 Mattis Road
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 487-6520
Grades: PK-8
| 313 students
Chaminade College Preparatory School
All-boys (Catholic)
425 S Lindbergh Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 993-4400
Grades: 6-12
| 832 students
Chesterfield Montessori School
Chesterfield Montessori School Photo - Exterior
Montessori School
(7)
14000 Ladue Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-7150
Grades: NS-6
| students
Christ Community Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8749 Watson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 961-6595
Grades: PK-4
| 276 students
Christ Community Lutheran School
Christ Community Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
110 W Woodbine Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-7774
Grades: NS-8
| 735 students
Christian Brothers College High School
Christian Brothers College High School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
1850 De La Salle Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 985-6095
Grades: 9-12
| 868 students
Community School
Community School Photo
(6)
900 Lay Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-0005
Grades: PK-6
| students
Cor Jesu Academy
Cor Jesu Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
10230 Gravois Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 842-1546
Grades: 9-12
| 552 students
De Smet Jesuit High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
233 N New Ballas Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 567-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 672 students
Elegant Child Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
513 Strecker Road
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 458-4414
Grades: PK-K
| 608 students
EYC Academy
EYC Academy Photo
Alternative School
13718 Olive Blvd.
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 220-3344
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Grace Chapel Lutheran School
Grace Chapel Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
10015 Lance Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 867-6564
Grades: NS-8
| 161 students
Greenways Academy
Greenways Academy Photo - Welcome to our "quirky" little school We celebrate all learnersEducate, Motivate, Graduate
7253 Watson Rd PMB #2067
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 432-7534
Grades: 1-12
| 712 students
Holy Cross Academy
(Catholic)
7630 Sutherland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 647-7159
Grades: PK-8
| 574 students
Holy Cross Acadmey
(Catholic)
7748 Mackenzie Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 475-3436
Grades: PK-8
| 560 students
Holy Infant Continuation School
(Catholic)
248 New Ballwin Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 227-0802
Grades: PK-8
| 550 students
Immanuel Lutheran School - Olivette
Immanuel Lutheran School - Olivette Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
9733 Olive Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 993-5004
Grades: NS-8
| 137 students
Incarnate Word Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
2788 Normandy Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 725-5850
Grades: 9-12
| 292 students
Incarnate Word Parish School
(Catholic)
13416 Olive Blvd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 576-5366
Grades: K-8
| 359 students
John Burroughs School
John Burroughs School Photo - In a rigorous curriculum, students learn creative problem solving, critical thinking, data-driven decision making and collaboration skills that will prepare them for active participation in a world with new challenges.
755 S Price Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-4040
Grades: 7-12
| 660 students
Kirk Day School
Kirk Day School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
12928 Ladue Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-4349
Grades: NS-6
| 326 students
Kirkwood Children's House
Montessori School
315 Sugar Creek Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 966-2030
Grades: NS-K
| 88 students
Lutheran High School North
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5401 Lucas And Hunt Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 389-3100
Grades: 6-12
| 279 students
Lutheran High School South
Lutheran High School South Photo - Our college-prep curriculum in a Christ-centered environment prepares each of our students for many options and choices for college. Ninety-eight percent of our students continue their education in a college or university.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9515 Tesson Ferry Road
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 631-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 391 students
101 N Warson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7402
Grades: K-12
| 1,265 students
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St. Louis County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3801 Nelson Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 261-1592
Grades: K-8
| 144 students
1100 White Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-6622
Grades: PK-6
| 88 students
74 Kearney St
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 845-8788
Grades: K-8
| 72 students
2100 Switzer Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 388-0468
Grades: PK-8
| 134 students
Hope Lutheran School-st Ann (Closed 2016)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
10701 Saint Cosmas Ln
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 429-0988
Grades: K-9
| 53 students
8646 Jennings Station Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 868-5541
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
4500 Washington St
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 921-0437
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
10014 Diamond Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 869-0515
Grades: K-8
| 131 students
4974 Heege Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 832-6432
Grades: K-8
| 154 students
4329 Dupage Dr
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 739-3123
Grades: PK-8
| 163 students
500 S Mason Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-3690
Grades: 7-12
| 389 students
1414 Bellevue Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63117
(314) 781-2072
Grades: PK-8
| 130 students
631 Undercliff Dr
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 895-3600
Grades: K-8
| 144 students
800 Buckley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 892-7500
Grades: K-8
| 149 students
7401 Florissant Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 261-6011
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
8659 Olive Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 569-2929
Grades: PK-8
| 545 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in St. Louis County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in St. Louis County, MO include St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy, Living Water Academy and Principia School.
How many private schools are located in St. Louis County, MO?
183 private schools are located in St. Louis County, MO.
How much do private schools cost in St. Louis County, MO?
The average tuition cost is $15,314, which is higher than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $10,596.
How diverse are private schools in St. Louis County, MO?
St. Louis County, MO private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in St. Louis County, MO go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in St. Louis County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in St. Louis County, MO?
63% of private schools in St. Louis County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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