Fenton KinderCare Photo - Watering plants in the garden.

Best Fenton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 507 students in Fenton, MO (there are 7 public schools, serving 3,950 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Fenton, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Fenton, MO is St. Paul Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
60% of private schools in Fenton, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Fenton Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
465 New Smizer Mill Rd
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 343-4333
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students
Fenton KinderCare
Fenton KinderCare Photo - Watering plants in the garden.
Daycare / Preschool
1481 Hawkins Rd
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 225-5564
Gr: NS-PK
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1157 Smizer Mill Road
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 343-7007
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 10 students
Messenger Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
602 Summit Road
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 343-2255
Gr: K | 3 students
Our Savior Lutheran School
Our Savior Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
1500 San Simeon Way
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 343-7511
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Fenton)
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
507 Students
119,675 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
9,933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
27%
56%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,170
$12,879
Average Summer Program Cost
$275
$585
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$6,107
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
3,149 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
5,326 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
7,606 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
341 Students
73,112 Students
% White Students
67%
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
151 Students
27,369 Students
% of Others Students
30%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Fenton, MO?
The top-ranked private schools in Fenton, MO is St. Paul Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Fenton?
5 private schools are located in Fenton.
How diverse are private schools in Fenton?
Fenton private schools are approximately 4% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Fenton go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Fenton are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fenton?
60% of private schools in Fenton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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