Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Meramec Valley Christian School
About the School
- Meramec Valley Christian School in Sullivan, MO offers co–ed education for grades PK through 11 in a town setting.
- Founded in 1905, the school has an enrollment of 43 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 7 teachers.
- The school has a Baptist religious affiliation and is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS).
- Annual tuition is $25,000, and the school provides 15 Advanced Placement (AP) courses for secondary students.
- Meramec Valley Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for historic founding date and school resources.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Meramec Valley Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
Student Body
Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 21%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Endowment Size
$50 million
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Truth and Honor'
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Meramec Valley Christian School cost?
Meramec Valley Christian School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Meramec Valley Christian School?
Meramec Valley Christian School famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate.
What is Meramec Valley Christian School's ranking?
Meramec Valley Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Meramec Valley Christian School?
The application deadline for Meramec Valley Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Meramec Valley Christian School is Meramec Valley Christian School (8.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Anthony Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
119 W Springfield Rd
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-4423
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 4-7 | 5 students
Seventh Day Adventist
750 Old Highway 66
Bourbon, MO 65441
(573) 732-5531
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students
Baptist
11061 North Service Rd.
Bourbon, MO 65441
(573) 468-2021
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Sports: 7
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
4531 Hwy 30
Robertsville, MO 63072
(636) 582-0571
Distance: 18.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 51 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
300 1st St N
Rosebud, MO 63091
(573) 764-3495
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students
Baptist
11061 North Service Rd.
Bourbon, MO 65441
(573) 468-2021
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Sports: 7
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
4531 Hwy 30
Robertsville, MO 63072
(636) 582-0571
Distance: 21.9 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 86 students
Alternative School
13160 County Road 3610
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 899-7179
Distance: 22.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
51 Hwy M
Villa Ridge, MO 63089
(636) 742-5380
Distance: 25.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11
Catholic
1000 Borgia Dr
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 239-7871
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
119 W Springfield Rd
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-4423
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 4-7 | 5 students
Seventh Day Adventist
750 Old Highway 66
Bourbon, MO 65441
(573) 732-5531
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students
Baptist
11061 North Service Rd.
Bourbon, MO 65441
(573) 468-2021
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Sports: 7
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
4531 Hwy 30
Robertsville, MO 63072
(636) 582-0571
Distance: 18.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 51 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
300 1st St N
Rosebud, MO 63091
(573) 764-3495
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
119 W Springfield Rd
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-4423
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students
Baptist
11061 North Service Rd.
Bourbon, MO 65441
(573) 468-2021
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Sports: 7
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
4531 Hwy 30
Robertsville, MO 63072
(636) 582-0571
Distance: 18.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 51 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
300 1st St N
Rosebud, MO 63091
(573) 764-3495
Distance: 18.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Catholic
6 W State St
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-2641
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
104 W Washington
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
0.5 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
1132 Elmont Rd
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1156 Elmont Rd
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Sullivan Sr. High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1073 E Vine St
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
1.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 668 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Bourbon High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 S Old Highway 66
Bourbon, MO 65441
(573) 732-5615
Bourbon, MO 65441
(573) 732-5615
3.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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