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Rockhurst High School Top 5 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (MO)
Heritage Academy Top 16 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (MO)

Best Missouri Private Schools Belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement serving 1,027 students in Missouri. You can also find more schools membership associations in Missouri.
The top ranked private school belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and School, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in Missouri is Rockhurst High School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 2

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 2

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in Missouri (2026)

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Rockhurst High School
Gr: 9-12 | 938 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 22
All-boys (Catholic)
9301 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 363-2036
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Heritage Academy
Gr: K-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Alternative School
2900 Barberry Ave
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-2252
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in Missouri?
The top ranked private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in Missouri is Rockhurst High School.
How many private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement are located in Missouri?
2 private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement are located in Missouri.
What percentage of private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement are religiously affiliated in Missouri?
100% of private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
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Private Schools
1,027
Students
$11,920
Avg. Tuition
15%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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