Villa Duchesne School Photo - Villa Duchesne Upper School (Girls, grades 7-12)

Most Selective Private Schools in Missouri

The average private school acceptance rate in Missouri is 85% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Missouri is Visitation Inter-parish School, with an acceptance rate of 20%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 20% 85% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 57%

Most Selective Private Schools in Missouri (2025)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Visitation Inter-parish School
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: PK-8
105 North Coffey Street
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3375
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-7
300 1st St N
Rosebud, MO 63091
(573) 764-3495
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Lake West Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
17178 N State Highway 5
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
(573) 374-1500
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Nova Center
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 2-12
2425 S Hardy Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 924-1703
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Rossman School
Rossman School Photo
(27)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-6
12660 Conway Road
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-5877
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
St. Mary Continuation School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-5
330 North Main Street
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 667-7517
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 1-8
17291 Lone Elm Rd
Bunceton, MO 65237
(660) 838-6307
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
City Academy
City Academy Photo
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Grades: PK-6
4175 N Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 382-0085
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Grades: PK-12
3401 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 781-5124
Rank: #1010.
Barstow School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-12
11511 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-4054
Rank: #1111.
A Growing Place Montessori School
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-K
7001 Forsyth Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(131) 435-1854
Rank: #1212.
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.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: 7-12
755 S Price Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-4040
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Kirk Day School
Kirk Day School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-6
12928 Ladue Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-4349
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Villa Duchesne School
Villa Duchesne School Photo - Villa Duchesne Upper School (Girls, grades 7-12)
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
10801 Conway Road
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 432-2021
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: PK-12
101 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
New City School
New City School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-6
5209 Waterman Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-6411
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
701 S Church St
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 332-9913
Rank: #1818.
St. Paul's Episcopal Day School
St. Paul's Episcopal Day School Photo - St. Paul's encourages social-emotional growth, character development, and leadership in all of our students as we provide one of the top academic educations in Kansas City.
(Episcopal)
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-8
4041 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-8614
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Bishop DuBourg High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 9-12
5850 Eichelberger St
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 832-3030
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
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)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: NS-8
15800 Manchester Road
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 779-2325
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Twin City Christian Academy
Twin City Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-11
723 Horine Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Westminster Christian Academy
Westminster Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 7-12
800 Maryville Centre Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 997-2900
Rank: #23 - 2823. - 28.
Asa Christian Academy
Asa Christian Academy Photo - Welcome To ASA
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-K
8390 Latty Ave
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 524-4272
Rank: #23 - 2823. - 28.
Central Christian School
Central Christian School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-6
700 S Hanley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 727-4535
Rank: #23 - 2823. - 28.
Churchill Center & School
Churchill Center & School Photo - Churchill Center & School, a nationally-recognized independent school for dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities, embodies their mission to give high potential children with learning disabilities the finest, individualized education and support they need to achieve success and return to a traditional classroom. Churchill provides research-based reading, writing and spelling instruction for students who are struggling with more traditional methods.
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 1-8
1021 Municipal Center Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 997-4343
Rank: #23 - 2823. - 28.
De Smet Jesuit High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 9-12
233 N New Ballas Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 567-3500
Rank: #23 - 2823. - 28.
Grace Chapel Lutheran School
Grace Chapel Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
10015 Lance Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 867-6564
Rank: #23 - 2823. - 28.
Missouri Military Academy
Missouri Military Academy Photo - Missouri Military Academy develops cadets who are of sound moral character, who have self-disciplined to strive for and achieve their goals and who are academically prepared to attend college.
All-boys
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 7-12
204 N Grand St
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Rank: #2929.
The Barstow School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Grades: K-12
11511 State Line
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 277-0365
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Alpha Montessori School
Alpha Montessori School Photo - Sensorial
Montessori School
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-K
11430 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-5567
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Dept Of Special Education
Special Education School (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 1-12
20 Archbishop May Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 792-7300
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Maranatha Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
200 Acorn Dr
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573) 336-5972
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
The Wilson School
The Wilson School Photo - Since 1913, The Wilson School has excelled in reaching every student. Children thrive in deliberately small classes, with two full-time teachers in every grade. Wilson`s size, community, and innovation mean we can offer an excellent education, no matter the circumstances.
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-6
400 De Mun Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 725-4999
Rank: #34 - 4634. - 46.
Chaminade College Prep School
Chaminade College Prep School Photo - 2015 Senior House Captains
All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 6-12
425 S. Lindbergh Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 993-4400
Rank: #34 - 4634. - 46.
Chesterfield Day School
Chesterfield Day School Photo - CDS students experience and solve real-world problems and then present their findings to authentic and meaningful audiences.
Montessori School
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-5
1100 White Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-9622
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Missouri average private schools acceptance rate?
The Missouri average private schools acceptance rate is 85% for 2025.
What are the most selective private schools in Missouri?
The top ranked private schools in Missouri include Visitation Inter-parish School, Immanuel Lutheran School and Lake West Christian Academy.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Missouri?
The most selective private high school in Missouri is Lake West Christian Academy, with an acceptance rate of 25%. The most selective private elementary school is Visitation Inter-parish School, with an acceptance rate of 20%.

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