The average private high school acceptance rate in Missouri is 85% per year (2025-26).
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 (2025-26)
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
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
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 924-1703
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Grades: PK-12
3401 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 781-5124
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
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-4054
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: 7-12
755 S Price Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-4040
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-4040
Rank: #66.
Villa Duchesne School![Villa Duchesne School Photo - Villa Duchesne Upper School (Girls, grades 7-12)]( "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
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 432-2021
Rank: #77.
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Grades: PK-12
101 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
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
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 832-3030
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-11
723 Horine Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Westminster Christian Academy![Westminster Christian Academy Photo]( "Westminster Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 7-12
800 Maryville Centre Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 997-2900
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 997-2900
Rank: #1111.
Acceptance Rate: 71%
Grades: 9-12
4970 Oakland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 531-0330
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 531-0330
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 9-12
233 N New Ballas Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 567-3500
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 567-3500
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 7-12
204 N Grand St
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Rank: #1414.
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Grades: K-12
11511 State Line
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 277-0365
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
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 792-7300
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
200 Acorn Dr
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573) 336-5972
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573) 336-5972
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Chaminade College Prep School![Chaminade College Prep School Photo - 2015 Senior House Captains]( "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
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 993-4400
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
1100 White Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-6622
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
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
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
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-6772
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
7019 North Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 436-6228
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 436-6228
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
400 W 51st St
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 936-1200
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
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 394-4333
Rank: #2525.
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Grades: 9-12
4389 Lindell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 533-8513
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 533-8513
Rank: #2626.
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: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
505 St. Joseph Lane
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 534-5099
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 534-5099
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
4600 Christian Fellowship Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-8565
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
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
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 389-3100
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
4311 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 782-4114
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 782-4114
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
New Life Academy - St Louis![New Life Academy - St Louis Photo]( "New Life Academy - St Louis Photo")
(Pentecostal)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
11570 Mark Twain Ln
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 291-4181
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 291-4181
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Rockhurst High School![Rockhurst High School Photo]( "Rockhurst High School Photo")
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: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
205 S. Main Street
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-2238
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-2238
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
1500 SW Jefferson
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 525-1480
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 525-1480
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Missouri average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Missouri average private high schools acceptance rate is 85% for 2025-26.
What are the most selective private high schools in Missouri?
The top ranked private high schools in Missouri include Lake West Christian Academy, Nova Center and Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School.
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