Cor Jesu Academy Top 7 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (MO)

Visitation Academy Of St. Louis Top 5 · Oldest Founding Date (MO)

Home > Missouri

Missouri Catholic Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 41 catholic private high schools serving 18,309 students in Missouri. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Missouri.

The catholic private high schools in Missouri include Chaminade College Preparatory School, Cor Jesu Academy, and St. Louis University High School.

The average tuition cost is $15,463, which is higher than the Missouri private high school average tuition cost of $14,257.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 41
# Students Served: 18,309

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 41
# Students Served: 18,309

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private high schools in Missouri?

The catholic private high schools in Missouri include Chaminade College Preparatory School, Cor Jesu Academy, and St. Louis University High School.

How many catholic private high schools are located in Missouri?

41 catholic private high schools are located in Missouri.

How much do catholic private high schools cost in Missouri?

The average tuition cost is $15,463, which is higher than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $14,257.

How diverse are catholic private high schools in Missouri?

Missouri catholic private high schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 23%.

Missouri Catholic Private High Schools Trends

Private Schools

18,309

Students

$15,463

Avg. Tuition

22%

Students of Color

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Recent Articles

October 13, 2026

Should Your Child Stay at the Same Private School K–12?

Explore whether your child should attend the same private school from kindergarten through graduation, weighing academic continuity, friendships, changing needs, tuition costs, and opportunities at different educational stages.

October 13, 2026

When Your Child's Closest Friends Leave Private School

Learn how to support your child when close friends leave private school, manage loneliness, maintain friendships, encourage new connections, recognize emotional challenges, and decide when additional school support is needed.

October 13, 2026

When Your Child Doesn't Connect With Their Teacher

Discover when parents should intervene if their child struggles to connect with a private school teacher, including warning signs, communication strategies, classroom concerns, and practical steps toward improving relationships.