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Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Missouri

The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Missouri is 85% 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: 65%

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Missouri (2026)

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 - 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
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
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Rossman School
Rossman School Photo
(27)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-6
12660 Conway Road
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-5877
Rank: #55.
City Academy
City Academy Photo
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Grades: PK-6
4175 N Kingshighway Blvd
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
Rank: #77.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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
Rank: #1010.
MICDS (Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School)
MICDS (Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School) Photo
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Grades: PK-12
101 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
701 S Church St
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 332-9913
Rank: #1313.
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: #14 - 1614. - 16.
St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy
St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy Photo - In addition to offering highly-rated curriculum, we endeavor to equip our students with real-life success skills such as communication, collaboration, and self-regulation, while progressing along a learning path tailored to their learning style.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
15800 Manchester Road
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 779-2325
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
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: #14 - 1614. - 16.
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: #17 - 2117. - 21.
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: #17 - 2117. - 21.
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.
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 1-8
1021 Municipal Center Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 997-4343
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
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.
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-3
1515 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 631-4590
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
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: #17 - 2117. - 21.
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: #2222.
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: #23 - 2523. - 25.
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: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Maranatha Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
200 Acorn Dr
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573) 336-5972
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
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: #26 - 3626. - 36.
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: #26 - 3626. - 36.
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
Rank: #26 - 3626. - 36.
The Fulton School
The Fulton School Photo - Our Montessori classrooms give students a one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience.
Montessori School
(12)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
1100 White Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-6622
Rank: #26 - 3626. - 36.
Heart Of America Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
7600 Blue Ridge
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 356-6380
Rank: #26 - 3626. - 36.
MAP St. Louis
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 7-12
3840 Washington Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 391-2994
Rank: #26 - 3626. - 36.
Oakhill Day School
Oakhill Day School Photo
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
7019 North Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 436-6228
Rank: #26 - 3626. - 36.
Pembroke Hill School
Pembroke Hill School Photo
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
400 W 51st St
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 936-1200
Rank: #26 - 3626. - 36.
River Roads Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
8623 Church Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 388-0300
Rank: #26 - 3626. - 36.
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: #26 - 3626. - 36.
St. Martin Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
7206 Saint Martins Blvd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 893-3519
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Missouri average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The Missouri average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 85% for 2026.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in Missouri?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Missouri include Visitation Inter-parish School, Lake West Christian Academy and Nova Center.

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