The average private high school in Missouri was founded around 1959 (2025).
The oldest private high school in Missouri is St. Louis University High School, founded in 1818.
Year Founded Range: 1818
1913
Avg. Year Founded: 1883
Oldest Private High Schools in Missouri (2025)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Founding Date: 1818
Grades: 9-12
4970 Oakland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 531-0330
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 531-0330
Rank: #22.
Founding Date: 1830
Grades: 10
19481 State Highway B
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 406-2505
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 406-2505
Rank: #33.
Visitation Academy Of St. Louis![Visitation Academy Of St. Louis Photo]( "Visitation Academy Of St. Louis Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1833
Grades: PK-12
3020 North Ballas Road
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 625-9100
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 625-9100
Rank: #44.
St. Joseph's Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1840
Grades: 9-12
2307 S Lindbergh Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 394-4333
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 394-4333
Rank: #55.
Founding Date: 1848
Grades: 9-12
341 S Sappington Road
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 984-2800
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 984-2800
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Christian Brothers College High School![Christian Brothers College High School Photo]( "Christian Brothers College High School Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1850
Grades: 9-12
1850 De La Salle Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 985-6095
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 985-6095
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Marygrove Services, Inc.
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1850
Grades: 5-11
2705 Mullanphy Ln
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 830-6203
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 830-6203
Rank: #88.
Ech School At Every Childs Hope
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1858
Grades: 2-12
8240 Saint Charles Rock Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 593-2999
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 593-2999
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Founding Date: 1859
Grades: PK-12
101 N Warson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7448
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7448
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Founding Date: 1859
Grades: PK-12
101 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
Rank: #1111.
Founding Date: 1864
Grades: K-12
110 N Elm Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 918-3316
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 918-3316
Rank: #1212.
St. Teresa's Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1866
Grades: 9-12
5600 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 501-0036
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 501-0036
Rank: #1313.
Sacred Heart Elementary & High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1882
Grades: K-12
416 W 3rd St
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-3800
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-3800
Rank: #1414.
Founding Date: 1883
Grades: 9-12
205 S. Main Street
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-2238
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-2238
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Founding Date: 1884
Grades: K-12
11511 State Line
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 277-0365
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 277-0365
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Founding Date: 1884
Grades: NS-12
11511 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-4054
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-4054
Rank: #1717.
Mcauley Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1885
Grades: 9-12
930 S Pearl Ave
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 624-9320
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 624-9320
Rank: #1818.
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: 7-12
204 N Grand St
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Rank: #1919.
Founding Date: 1896
Grades: PK-12
210 S Waters St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-4300
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-4300
Rank: #2020.
Founding Date: 1898
Grades: PK-12
13201 Clayton Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 434-2100
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 434-2100
Rank: #2121.
St. Francis Borgia High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1901
Grades: 9-12
1000 Borgia Dr
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 239-7871
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 239-7871
Rank: #22 - 2722. - 27.
Lake West Christian Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-12
17178 N State Highway 5
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
(573) 374-1500
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
(573) 374-1500
Rank: #22 - 2722. - 27.
Meramec Valley Christian School
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-11
Po Box 566
Sullivan, MO 63080
(559) 696-7374
Sullivan, MO 63080
(559) 696-7374
Rank: #22 - 2722. - 27.
Ozark Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-12
906 N Summit St
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-1100
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-1100
Rank: #22 - 2722. - 27.
Springfield Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: K-9
704 S Belview Ave
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 862-0833
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 862-0833
Rank: #22 - 2722. - 27.
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-12
8595 Old Highway 60
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-6258
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-6258
Rank: #22 - 2722. - 27.
White Dove Christian Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-12
7115 Highway 5
Grovespring, MO 65662
(417) 531-3357
Grovespring, MO 65662
(417) 531-3357
Rank: #2828.
Founding Date: 1908
Grades: K-12
Missouri State University, 901 S. National
Springfield, MO 65897
(417) 836-5124
Springfield, MO 65897
(417) 836-5124
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
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)
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: 6-12
425 S. Lindbergh Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 993-4400
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 993-4400
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Chaminade College Preparatory School
All-boys (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: 6-12
425 S Lindbergh Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 993-4400
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 993-4400
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: NS-12
400 W 51st St
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 936-1200
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 936-1200
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Rockhurst High School![Rockhurst High School Photo]( "Rockhurst High School Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: 9-12
9301 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 363-2036
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 363-2036
Rank: #3333.
Founding Date: 1911
Grades: 9-12
4389 Lindell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 533-8513
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 533-8513
Rank: #3434.
Founding Date: 1912
Grades: 9-12
10631 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-3282
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-3282
Rank: #3535.
Founding Date: 1913
Grades: 6-12
136 Clark Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
(573) 884-9173
Columbia, MO 65211
(573) 884-9173
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Missouri average private high schools founding year?
The Missouri average private high schools founding year is 1959 for 2025.
What are the private high schools with oldest founding year in Missouri?
The top ranked private high schools in Missouri include St. Louis University High School, Cedar Falls School and Visitation Academy Of St. Louis.
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