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Best Missouri Catholic Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 218 catholic private schools serving 57,699 students in Missouri. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Missouri.

The catholic private schools in Missouri include The Barstow School, St. Louis University High School, and Cor Jesu Academy.

The average tuition cost is $10,877, which is lower than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $12,905.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 218
# Students Served: 57,699

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 218
# Students Served: 57,699

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private schools in Missouri?

The catholic private schools in Missouri include The Barstow School, St. Louis University High School, and Cor Jesu Academy.

How many catholic private schools are located in Missouri?

218 catholic private schools are located in Missouri.

How much do catholic private schools cost in Missouri?

The average tuition cost is $10,877, which is lower than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $12,905.

How diverse are catholic private schools in Missouri?

Missouri catholic private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 21%.

Missouri Catholic Private School Trends

218

Private Schools

57,699

Students

$10,877

Avg. Tuition

18%

Students of Color

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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