The average private high school acceptance rate in Missouri is 87% per year (2024).
The most selective school in Missouri is Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School, with an acceptance rate of 28%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 28%
98%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 86%
Most Selective Private High Schools in Missouri (2024)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Grades: PK-12
3401 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 781-5124
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 781-5124
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: 7-12
755 S Price Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-4040
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-4040
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Grades: PK-12
101 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
723 Horine Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Westminster Christian Academy![Westminster Christian Academy Photo Westminster Christian Academy Photo]()
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(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 7-12
800 Maryville Centre Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 997-2900
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 997-2900
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 7-12
204 N Grand St
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
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
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
MAP St. Louis
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 7-12
3840 Washington Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 391-2994
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 391-2994
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
7019 North Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 436-6228
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 436-6228
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
St. Josephs Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 9-12
2307 S Lindbergh Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 394-4321
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 394-4321
Rank: #1111.
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Grades: 9-12
4389 Lindell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 533-8513
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 533-8513
Rank: #1212.
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: PK-12
11050 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 429-7070
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 429-7070
Rank: #13 - 2113. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
505 St. Joseph Lane
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 534-5099
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 534-5099
Rank: #13 - 2113. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
4600 Christian Fellowship Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-8565
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-8565
Rank: #13 - 2113. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
4311 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 782-4114
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 782-4114
Rank: #13 - 2113. - 21.
Faith Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
751 Worley Dr
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-1817
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-1817
Rank: #13 - 2113. - 21.
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
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 389-3100
Rank: #13 - 2113. - 21.
New Life Christian School![New Life Christian School Photo - truth. intellect. potential. New Life Christian School Photo - truth. intellect. potential.]()
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(Pentecostal)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
11570 Mark Twain Ln
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 291-4181
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 291-4181
Rank: #13 - 2113. - 21.
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All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
9301 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 363-2036
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 363-2036
Rank: #13 - 2113. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
205 S. Main Street
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-2238
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-2238
Rank: #13 - 2113. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 7-12
4100 S Lindbergh Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 843-4151
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 843-4151
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
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All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 9-12
1850 De La Salle Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 985-6095
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 985-6095
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Clay-Platte Montessori School![Clay-Platte Montessori School Photo Clay-Platte Montessori School Photo]()
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Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: NS-12
5901 NW Waukomis Drive
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 741-6940
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 741-6940
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
2500 Metro Blvd.
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 291-8878
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 291-8878
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Gateway Legacy Christian Academy![Gateway Legacy Christian Academy Photo - After a long day of games, sports, and fun....the students worked together in one final teamwork activity. Gateway Legacy Christian Academy Photo - After a long day of games, sports, and fun....the students worked together in one final teamwork activity.]()
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(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 1-12
1360 Grandview Drive
Florissant, MO 63033
(618) 310-8662
Florissant, MO 63033
(618) 310-8662
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Lutheran High School South![Lutheran High School South Photo - Our college-prep curriculum in a Christ-centered environment prepares each of our students for many options and choices for college. Ninety-eight percent of our students continue their education in a college or university. Lutheran High School South Photo - Our college-prep curriculum in a Christ-centered environment prepares each of our students for many options and choices for college. Ninety-eight percent of our students continue their education in a college or university.]()
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 9-12
9515 Tesson Ferry Road
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 631-1400
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 631-1400
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: NS-12
10500 N. Arrowhead Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 548-2222
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 548-2222
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 9-12
10631 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-3282
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-3282
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Outreach Christian Education![Outreach Christian Education Photo Outreach Christian Education Photo]()
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(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: NS-12
2900 NE Cates Street
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 455-5575
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 455-5575
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Veritas Christian Academy![Veritas Christian Academy Photo Veritas Christian Academy Photo]()
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(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: NS-12
1145 Tom Ginnever Ave
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1680
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1680
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Eagle Heights Christian School
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Grades: PK-12
5600 N Brighton Ave
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 454-7410
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 454-7410
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Grades: PK-12
845 Dunn Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 972-6227
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 972-6227
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: 9-12
2550 Elm Street
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-6767
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-6767
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
5111 Harry S Truman Dr
Grandview, MO 64030
(816) 767-8630
Grandview, MO 64030
(816) 767-8630
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: NS-12
1500 Sw Clark Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 228-0670
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 228-0670
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