The average private school acceptance rate in Missouri is 86% per year (2026).
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: 63%
Most Selective Private Schools in Missouri (2026)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: PK-8
105 North Coffey Street
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3375
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3375
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Lake West Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
17178 N State Highway 5
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
(573) 374-1500
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
(573) 374-1500
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Nova Center
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 2-12
2425 S Hardy Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 924-1703
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 924-1703
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-6
12660 Conway Road
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-5877
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-5877
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Grades: PK-6
4175 N Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 382-0085
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 382-0085
Rank: #66.
Barstow School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-12
11511 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-4054
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-4054
Rank: #77.
A Growing Place Montessori School
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-K
7001 Forsyth Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(131) 435-1854
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(131) 435-1854
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: 7-12
755 S Price Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-4040
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-4040
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-6
12928 Ladue Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-4349
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-4349
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Villa Duchesne School![Villa Duchesne School Photo - Villa Duchesne Upper School (Girls, grades 7-12)]( "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
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 432-2021
Rank: #1111.
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Grades: PK-12
101 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
New City School![New City School Photo]( "New City School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-6
5209 Waterman Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-6411
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-6411
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
701 S Church St
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 332-9913
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 332-9913
Rank: #1414.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-8
4041 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-8614
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-8614
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Bishop DuBourg High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 9-12
5850 Eichelberger St
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 832-3030
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 832-3030
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
15800 Manchester Road
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 779-2325
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 779-2325
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-11
723 Horine Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Westminster Christian Academy![Westminster Christian Academy Photo]( "Westminster Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 7-12
800 Maryville Centre Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 997-2900
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 997-2900
Rank: #1919.
Acceptance Rate: 71%
Grades: 9-12
4970 Oakland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 531-0330
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 531-0330
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-K
8390 Latty Ave
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 524-4272
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 524-4272
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-6
700 S Hanley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 727-4535
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 727-4535
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Churchill Center & School![Churchill Center & School Photo - As a Wilson Reading System Accredited Partner, Churchill provides research-based reading, writing and spelling instruction for students who are struggling with more traditional methods.]( "Churchill Center & School Photo - As a Wilson Reading System Accredited Partner, 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
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 997-4343
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 9-12
233 N New Ballas Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 567-3500
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 567-3500
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Discovery Garden Montessori![Discovery Garden Montessori Photo - Grace & Courtesy Lessons provided to all students. We help students identify emotions and provide tools to regulate them.]( "Discovery Garden Montessori Photo - Grace & Courtesy Lessons provided to all students. We help students identify emotions and provide tools to regulate them.")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-3
1515 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 631-4590
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 631-4590
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
10015 Lance Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 867-6564
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 867-6564
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 7-12
204 N Grand St
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Rank: #2727.
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Grades: K-12
11511 State Line
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 277-0365
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 277-0365
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-K
11430 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-5567
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-5567
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
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
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 792-7300
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
200 Acorn Dr
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573) 336-5972
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573) 336-5972
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-6
400 De Mun Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 725-4999
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 725-4999
Rank: #32 - 4432. - 44.
Chaminade College Prep School![Chaminade College Prep School Photo - 2015 Senior House Captains]( "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
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 993-4400
Rank: #32 - 4432. - 44.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-5
1100 White Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-9622
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-9622
Rank: #32 - 4432. - 44.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
1100 White Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-6622
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-6622
Rank: #32 - 4432. - 44.
Heart Of America Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
7600 Blue Ridge
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 356-6380
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 356-6380
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Missouri average private schools acceptance rate?
The Missouri average private schools acceptance rate is 86% for 2026.
What are the most selective private schools in Missouri?
The top-ranked private schools in Missouri include Visitation Inter-parish School, Lake West Christian Academy and Nova Center.
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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