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Best Missouri Alternative Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 26 alternative private schools serving 1,076 students in Missouri.
The top ranked alternative private schools in Missouri include Cedar Falls School, EYC Academy, and Ech School At Every Childs Hope.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
31% of alternative private schools in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Top Ranked Missouri Alternative Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The College School
The College School Photo
Alternative School
(9)
7825 Big Bend Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-9355
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Cedar Falls School
Alternative School
(3)
19481 State Highway B
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 406-2505
Gr: 10 | 4 students
Ech School At Every Childs Hope
Alternative School
8240 Saint Charles Rock Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 593-2999
Gr: 2-12 | 46 students Avg. class size: 10 students
EYC Academy
EYC Academy Photo
Alternative School
13718 Olive Blvd.
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 220-3344
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Lead School
Alternative School
(1)
1610 Willott Rd.
Saint Charles, MO 63376
(636) 447-5100
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 8 students
The Summit Preparatory School
The Summit Preparatory School Photo
Alternative School
(2)
202 E. Walnut Lawn St.
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 869-8077
Gr: PK-12 | 171 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
Academy At Boys & Girls Town
Alternative School
4753 S Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 481-9121
Gr: 4 Tuition listed
Ace Learning Centers
Alternative School
10075 Lewis & Clark Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 869-2545
Gr: 6-12
Artcare
Alternative School
803 Lafayette Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 412-5304
Gr: K-5 | 19 students
Artstech
Alternative School
1522 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 461-0201
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students
Calo (Change Academy At Lake Of The Ozarks)
Alternative School
130 Calo Ln
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573) 365-2221
Gr: 3-12 | 125 students Extracurrculars: 3
Dela Salle Education Center
Alternative School
3740 Forest Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 435-7046
Gr: 6-10 | 27 students
Great Circle Of St. James
Alternative School
(3)
13160 County Road 3610
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 899-7179
Gr: 2-12 | 86 students
Greene Co. Youth Academy
Alternative School
1111 N Robberson Ave
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 829-6399
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students
H.f. Epstein Hebrew Academy
Alternative School (Jewish)
8645 Old Bonhomme Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 994-7856
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students
Heritage Academy
Heritage Academy Photo - 2016-2017
Alternative School
2900 Barberry Ave
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-2252
Gr: K-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Immanuel Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1001 Immanuel Dr
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2208
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Kvc Niles
Alternative School
1911 E 23rd St
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 895-4228
Gr: 1-10 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Luc Boys School
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
(1)
296 Boys Ranch Rd
Lampe, MO 65681
(417) 779-5374
Gr: 4-12 | 20 students
Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School
Alternative School
800 University Dr
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-1233
Gr: K-6 | 136 students
Rolling Meadow Amish School
Alternative School (Amish)
24986 Us Hwy 65
Princeton, MO 64673
Gr: 1-8 | 8 students
Shepherdsfield School
Alternative School
777 Shepherdsfield Rd
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-1439
Gr: 8-12 | 3 students
Show-me Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
24302 Mahin Road
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5982
Gr: 3-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Synergy Children's Center
Alternative School
1441 Ne Englewood Rd
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 741-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 14 students
Teen Harvest
Teen Harvest Photo - Boys and Staff
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
Co Rd 402
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-1080
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
U.school
Alternative School
425 W Mcdaniel St Ste 160
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 425-6869
Gr: Inquire with school | 20 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Missouri?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Missouri include Cedar Falls School, EYC Academy, and Ech School At Every Childs Hope.
How many alternative private schools are located in Missouri?
26 alternative private schools are located in Missouri.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Missouri?
Missouri alternative private schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 20%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in Missouri?
31% of alternative private schools in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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