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Most Selective Private High Schools in Missouri

The average private high school acceptance rate in Missouri is 85% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Missouri is Lake West Christian Academy, with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25% 90% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 74%

Most Selective Private High Schools in Missouri (2025)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lake West Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
17178 N State Highway 5
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
(573) 374-1500
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Nova Center
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 2-12
2425 S Hardy Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 924-1703
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Barstow School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-12
11511 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-4054
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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.
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: PK-12
101 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Bishop DuBourg High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 9-12
5850 Eichelberger St
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 832-3030
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
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: #8 - 108. - 10.
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: #1111.
St. Louis University High School
St. Louis University High School Photo - We challenge our students to think critically, lead courageously and transform the world as Men for Others.
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 71%
Grades: 9-12
4970 Oakland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 531-0330
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
De Smet Jesuit High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 9-12
233 N New Ballas Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 567-3500
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 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
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 7-12
204 N Grand St
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Rank: #1414.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Maranatha Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
200 Acorn Dr
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573) 336-5972
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
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 - 2417. - 24.
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: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Heart Of America Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
7600 Blue Ridge
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 356-6380
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
MAP St. Louis
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 7-12
3840 Washington Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 391-2994
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Notre Dame Regional High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 9-12
265 Notre Dame Dr
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-6772
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Oakhill Day School
Oakhill Day School Photo
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
7019 North Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 436-6228
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
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: #17 - 2417. - 24.
St. Joseph's Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 9-12
2307 S Lindbergh Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 394-4333
Rank: #2525.
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: #2626.
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: #27 - 3627. - 36.
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: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Christian Fellowship School
Christian Fellowship School Photo - One of our favorite traditions is the elementary Christmas program.
(Christian)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
4600 Christian Fellowship Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-8565
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Faith Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
751 Worley Dr
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-1817
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
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: #27 - 3627. - 36.
New Heights Christian Academy
New Heights Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
4311 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 782-4114
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
New Life Academy - St Louis
New Life Academy - St Louis Photo
(Pentecostal)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
11570 Mark Twain Ln
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 291-4181
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
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: #27 - 3627. - 36.
St. Paul Lutheran High School
St. Paul Lutheran High School Photo - Row of trees facing the Saint Paul victory bell and in the background you see the Fine Arts building. The Fine Arts building houses art, music, choir, sociology and government.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
205 S. Main Street
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-2238
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Summit Christian Academy
Summit Christian Academy Photo - Summit Christian Academy is an independent, nondenominational Christian school located in the Kansas City, Missouri, area serving over 1300 students from preschool through 12th grade. Summit Christian Academy is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and AdvancED.Our mission is to inspire students to achieve their God-given potential through excellent academics and Christian training in a compassionate environment.
(Christian)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
1500 SW Jefferson
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 525-1480
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