For the 2025-26 school year, there are 17 alternative private high schools serving 745 students in Missouri.
The top ranked alternative private high 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 high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
Top Ranked Missouri Alternative Private High Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
19481 State Highway B
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 406-2505
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
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
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
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
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
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 high schools in Missouri?
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Missouri include Cedar Falls School, EYC Academy, and Ech School At Every Childs Hope.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Missouri?
17 alternative private high schools are located in Missouri.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Missouri?
Missouri alternative private high schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 22%.
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