Summit Christian Academy Photo - Summit Christian Academy is an independent, nondenominational Christian school located in the Kansas City, Missouri, area serving over 1300 students from preschool through 12th grade. Summit Christian Academy is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and AdvancED.Our mission is to inspire students to achieve their God-given potential through excellent academics and Christian training in a compassionate environment.

Best Missouri Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Cognia (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 32 private elementary schools belonging to Cognia serving 8,447 students in Missouri. You can also find more schools membership associations in Missouri.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Cognia in Missouri include Westminster Christian Academy, Summit Christian Academy, and First Baptist Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $15,682, which is higher than the Missouri private elementary school average tuition cost of $12,499.
81% of private elementary schools belonging to Cognia in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Cognia in Missouri (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Summit Christian Academy
Summit Christian Academy Photo - Summit Christian Academy is an independent, nondenominational Christian school located in the Kansas City, Missouri, area serving over 1300 students from preschool through 12th grade. Summit Christian Academy is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and AdvancED.Our mission is to inspire students to achieve their God-given potential through excellent academics and Christian training in a compassionate environment.
(Christian)
(3)
1500 SW Jefferson
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 525-1480
Gr: NS-12 | 1,337 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy Of Saint Louis
Academy Of Saint Louis Photo - Academy of St. Louis is Providing Hope, Promise & Opportunities for Students with Learning Challenges
Special Education School (Catholic)
(3)
505 St. Joseph Lane
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 534-5099
Gr: K-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Al-salam Day School
(Islamic)
519 Weidman Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 394-8986
Gr: PK-12 | 333 students Sports: 1
Central Christian School
Central Christian School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(1)
700 S Hanley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 727-4535
Gr: NS-6 Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christian Fellowship School
Christian Fellowship School Photo - One of our favorite traditions is the elementary Christmas program.
(Christian)
(7)
4600 Christian Fellowship Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-8565
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
8750 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 272-3220
Gr: PK-6 | 277 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kirk Day School
Kirk Day School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
12928 Ladue Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-4349
Gr: NS-6 | 326 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lutheran High School North
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5401 Lucas And Hunt Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 389-3100
Gr: 6-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Missouri Military Academy
Missouri Military Academy Photo - Missouri Military Academy develops cadets who are of sound moral character, who have self-disciplined to strive for and achieve their goals and who are academically prepared to attend college.
All-boys
(1)
204 N Grand St
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Gr: 7-12 | 193 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Heights Christian Academy
New Heights Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
4311 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 782-4114
Gr: NS-12 | 594 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northland Christian Education System
Northland Christian Education System Photo - Middle School Science Class
(Christian)
(2)
10500 N. Trailblazer Drive
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 548-2222
Gr: PK-12 | 573 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame De Sion Grade School
Notre Dame De Sion Grade School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
3823 Locust Street
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 683-7063
Gr: PK-8 | 310 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Plaza Academy
The Plaza Academy Photo - We are a family here at Plaza Academy!
3930 Broadway Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 561-0770
Gr: 8-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
The Summit Preparatory School
The Summit Preparatory School Photo
Alternative School
(2)
202 E. Walnut Lawn St.
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 869-8077
Gr: PK-12 | 171 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
Veritas Christian Academy
Veritas Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
1145 Tom Ginnever Ave
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1680
Gr: NS-12 | 664 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westminster Christian Academy
Westminster Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
800 Maryville Centre Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 997-2900
Gr: 7-12 | 970 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blue Ridge Christian School
(Baptist)
16211 S. Outer Road
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 358-0950
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5
Christian Academy Of Greater St. Louis
Christian Academy Of Greater St. Louis Photo
(Church of Christ)
(8)
11050 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 429-7070
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4210 State Highway K
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 339-1335
Gr: PK-12 | 206 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3
EYC Academy
EYC Academy Photo
Alternative School
13718 Olive Blvd.
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 220-3344
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Walk Academy
(Christian)
(1)
514 Fox St
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 327-5752
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Gateway Legacy Christian Academy
(Christian)
1360 Grandview Drive
Florissant, MO 63033
(618) 310-8662
Gr: 7-12 | 182 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grandview Christian School
Grandview Christian School Photo - 2017-18 Middle School Science
(Christian)
(2)
5111 Harry S Truman Dr
Grandview, MO 64030
(816) 767-8630
Gr: PK-11 | 83 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Great Circle Edgewood Children's Center
Special Education School
330 N. Gore
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 399-4393
Gr: 1-12 | 66 students Tuition listed
Heartland Christian School
(Baptist)
810 S Cedar Street
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 331-1000
Gr: K-12 | 113 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Logos School
Special Education School
9137 Old Bonhomme Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 997-7002
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North County Christian School
North County Christian School Photo - Orchestra, string ensemble and jazz band perform separately and together throughout the school year.
(Christian)
(2)
845 Dunn Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 972-6227
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Hope
(Catholic)
4232 Mercier St
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-1693
Gr: K-8 | 152 students
St. Gregory Barbarigo School
(Catholic)
315 S Davis St
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 582-2462
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Shelterwood
(Christian)
(4)
3205 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 249-5350
Gr: 8-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
Twin Oaks Christian School
Twin Oaks Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(4)
1230A Big Bend Road
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 861-1901
Gr: NS-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Wings Of Faith Academy
All-girls (Baptist)
10866 E Highway 32
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-8761
Gr: 2-12 | 19 students

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