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Most Selective Private Schools in Missouri

The average private school acceptance rate in Missouri is 88% per year (2022-23).
The most selective school in Missouri is City Academy, with an acceptance rate of 28%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 28% 90% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 76%

Most Selective Private Schools in Missouri (2022-23)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
City Academy
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Grades: NS-6
4175 N Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 382-0085
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School Photo - Come visit us to experience the TJ way!
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Grades: PK-12
3401 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 781-5124
Rank: #33.
A Growing Place Montessori School
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-1
7001 Forsyth Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 863-9493
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
MICDS (Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School)
MICDS (Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School) Photo - Our Pre-K through 12th grade school offers numerous unique educational opportunities, resources, and a strong sense of community that only a Pre-K - 12th grade school can provide.
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Grades: PK-12
101 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
Rank: #66.
New City School
New City School Photo
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-6
5209 Waterman Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-6411
Rank: #77.
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)
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-8
4041 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-8614
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville
Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville Photo - Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville, MO
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: NS-8
632 E Hwy N
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 639-9887
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Marian Middle School
Marian Middle School Photo - Marian Students help to install the community garden.
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 5-8
4130 Wyoming Street
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 771-7674
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Twin City Christian Academy
Twin City Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
723 Horine Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Cape Christian Community School
Cape Christian Community School Photo - Elementary students
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-9
2911 Kage Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-8333
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Grace Chapel Lutheran School
Grace Chapel Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-8
10015 Lance Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 867-6564
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
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
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 7-12
204 N Grand St
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Rank: #1414.
Westminster Christian Academy
Westminster Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Grades: 7-12
800 Maryville Centre Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 997-2900
Rank: #1515.
The Barstow School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Grades: NS-12
11511 State Line
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-3255
Rank: #1616.
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.
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-6
400 De Mun Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 725-4999
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
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: #17 - 2217. - 22.
Heart Of America Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
7600 Blue Ridge
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 356-6380
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
MAP St. Louis
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 7-12
3840 Washington Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 391-2994
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
Oakhill Day School
Oakhill Day School Photo
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
7019 North Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 436-6228
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
Rohan Woods School
Rohan Woods School Photo - Our Early Childhood class (Age 2) watches as Ms. Sullivan creates the colors in the book they are reading-- MOUSE PAINT. "It was magic, one little kiddo said as red and blue made purple!"
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-6
1515 Bennett Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 821-6270
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
St. Josephs Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 9-12
2307 S Lindbergh Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 394-4321
Rank: #2323.
Rosati-Kain High School
Rosati-Kain High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Grades: 9-12
4389 Lindell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 533-8513
Rank: #2424.
Christian Academy Of Greater St. Louis
Christian Academy Of Greater St. Louis Photo
(Church of Christ)
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: NS-12
11050 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 429-7070
Rank: #25 - 4825. - 48.
Ability KC
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS
3101 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 756-0780
Rank: #25 - 4825. - 48.
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)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
505 St. Joseph Lane
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 534-5099
Rank: #25 - 4825. - 48.
Barat Academy
Barat Academy Photo - Welcome to Barat!
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 6-12
17815 Wild Horse Creek Road
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 300-5524
Rank: #25 - 4825. - 48.
Chesterfield Montessori School
Chesterfield Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-6
14000 Ladue Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-7150
Rank: #25 - 4825. - 48.
Child Of God Lutheran School
Child Of God Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-8
650 Salt Lick Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 970-7080
Rank: #25 - 4825. - 48.
Christian Fellowship School
Christian Fellowship School Photo - One of our favorite traditions is the elementary Christmas program.
(Christian)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
4600 Christian Fellowship Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-8565
Rank: #25 - 4825. - 48.
College Heights Christian School
College Heights Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
4311 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 782-4114
Rank: #25 - 4825. - 48.
Faith Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
751 Worley Dr
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-1817
Rank: #25 - 4825. - 48.
First Baptist Christian Academy-troy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-8
1000 Elm Tree Rd
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-5967
Rank: #25 - 4825. - 48.
The Freedom School
The Freedom School Photo - To love one another.
(Presbyterian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
1483 82nd Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 432-7396
Rank: #25 - 4825. - 48.
Lutheran High School North
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 6-12
5401 Lucas And Hunt Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 389-3100
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