For the 2025-26 school year, there are 22 alternative private elementary schools serving 925 students in Missouri.
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Missouri include EYC Academy, Ech School At Every Childs Hope, and The Lead School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Missouri private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
Top Ranked Missouri Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7825 Big Bend Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-9355
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-9355
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Ech School At Every Childs Hope
Alternative School
8240 Saint Charles Rock Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 593-2999
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 593-2999
Gr: 2-12 | 46 students Avg. class size: 10 students
EYC Academy![EYC Academy Photo]( "EYC Academy Photo")
Alternative School
13718 Olive Blvd.
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 220-3344
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 220-3344
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1610 Willott Rd.
Saint Charles, MO 63376
(636) 447-5100
Saint Charles, MO 63376
(636) 447-5100
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 8 students
202 E. Walnut Lawn St.
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 869-8077
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 869-8077
Gr: PK-12 | 205 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
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
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 869-2545
Gr: 6-12
Calo (Change Academy At Lake Of The Ozarks)
Alternative School
130 Calo Ln
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573) 365-2221
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
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 435-7046
Gr: 6-10 | 27 students
13160 County Road 3610
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 899-7179
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
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
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 994-7856
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students
Heritage Academy![Heritage Academy Photo - 2016-2017]( "Heritage Academy Photo - 2016-2017")
Alternative School
2900 Barberry Ave
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-2252
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-2252
Gr: K-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Kvc Niles
Alternative School
1911 E 23rd St
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 895-4228
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 895-4228
Gr: 1-10 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students
296 Boys Ranch Rd
Lampe, MO 65681
(417) 779-5374
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
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
Princeton, MO 64673
Gr: 1-8 | 8 students
Shepherdsfield School
Alternative School
777 Shepherdsfield Rd
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-1439
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
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5982
Gr: 1-12 | 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
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 741-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 14 students
Teen Harvest![Teen Harvest Photo - Boys and Staff]( "Teen Harvest Photo - Boys and Staff")
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
Co Rd 402
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-1080
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-1080
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Missouri?
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Missouri include EYC Academy, Ech School At Every Childs Hope, and The Lead School.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Missouri?
22 alternative private elementary schools are located in Missouri.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Missouri?
Missouri alternative private elementary schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 20%.
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