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Best Arnold Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 641 students in Arnold, MO (there are 10 public schools, serving 5,177 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Arnold, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Arnold, MO is St. John's Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
75% of private schools in Arnold, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Arnold Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John's Lutheran School
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3511 Jeffco Blvd
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 464-7303
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School
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Daycare / Preschool
3228 Miller Road
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-3160
Gr: NS-K
Holy Child Catholic School
(Catholic)
2316 Church Rd
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-0055
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Victory Christian Academy
(Christian)
1930 Meyer Drury Dr.
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 223-7330
Gr: K-10 | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3

Overview

This Town (Arnold)
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
641 Students
119,985 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
41 Teachers
9,957 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
26%
56%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,740
$12,891
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$5,896
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
283 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
63 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
10%
6%
# White Students
339 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
53%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
222 Students
27,658 Students
% of Others Students
35%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Arnold, MO?
The top-ranked private schools in Arnold, MO is St. John's Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Arnold?
4 private schools are located in Arnold.
What percentage of students in Arnold go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Arnold are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Arnold?
75% of private schools in Arnold are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Arnold are often viewed compared to one another?

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