Most Selective Private Schools in Missouri

The average private school acceptance rate in Missouri is 90% per year (2024).
The most selective school in Missouri is City Academy, with an acceptance rate of 28%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 28% 90% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 79%

Most Selective Private Schools in Missouri (2024)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
City Academy
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Grades: PK-6
4175 N Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 382-0085
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Grades: PK-12
3401 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 781-5124
Rank: #33.
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
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Grades: PK-12
101 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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)
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-8
4041 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-8614
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #9 - 119. - 11.
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: #9 - 119. - 11.
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: #9 - 119. - 11.
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: #1212.
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: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Heart Of America Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
7600 Blue Ridge
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 356-6380
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
MAP St. Louis
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 7-12
3840 Washington Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 391-2994
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
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: #13 - 1713. - 17.
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!"
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-6
1515 Bennett Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 821-6270
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
St. Josephs Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 9-12
2307 S Lindbergh Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 394-4321
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
Christian Academy Of Greater St. Louis
Christian Academy Of Greater St. Louis Photo
(Church of Christ)
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: PK-12
11050 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 429-7070
Rank: #20 - 4220. - 42.
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: #20 - 4220. - 42.
Chesterfield Montessori School
Chesterfield Montessori School Photo - Exterior
Montessori School
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-6
14000 Ladue Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-7150
Rank: #20 - 4220. - 42.
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: #20 - 4220. - 42.
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: #20 - 4220. - 42.
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: #20 - 4220. - 42.
Faith Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
751 Worley Dr
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-1817
Rank: #20 - 4220. - 42.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-8
1000 Elm Tree Rd
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-5967
Rank: #20 - 4220. - 42.
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: #20 - 4220. - 42.
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
Rank: #20 - 4220. - 42.
Lynwood Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
2935 Lynwood Hills Dr
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-8333
Rank: #20 - 4220. - 42.
Messiah Lutheran School
Messiah Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-8
5911 MO-94
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 329-1096
Rank: #20 - 4220. - 42.
Montessori Lab School at Grand Center
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-6
3854 Washington Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 833-5330
Rank: #20 - 4220. - 42.
New Life Christian School
New Life Christian School Photo - truth. intellect. potential.
(Pentecostal)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
11570 Mark Twain Ln
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 291-4181
Rank: #20 - 4220. - 42.
Our Lady Of The Pillar School
(Catholic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-7
403 S. Lindbergh Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 993-3353
Rank: #20 - 4220. - 42.
Rockhurst High School
Rockhurst High School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
9301 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 363-2036
Rank: #20 - 4220. - 42.
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
111 N 8th St
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-5836
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Missouri average private schools acceptance rate?
The Missouri average private schools acceptance rate is 90% for 2024.
What are the most selective private schools in Missouri?
The top ranked private schools in Missouri include City Academy, Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School and John Burroughs School.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Missouri?
The most selective private high school in Missouri is Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School, with an acceptance rate of 28%. The most selective private elementary school is City Academy, with an acceptance rate of 28%.

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