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Missouri Private Schools Belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) serving 1,100 students in Missouri.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
Affiliations: 100% of private schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top schools: The top ranked private school belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) in Missouri is The Barstow School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) in Missouri (2026-27)

Map of The Barstow School
The Barstow School
Gr: K-12 | 861 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 11
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
11511 State Line
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 277-0365
(1)
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Map of Sacred Heart Elementary School
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Catholic
350 E 4th St
Eureka, MO 63025
(636) 938-4602
(1)
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Map of St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Catholic
608 Kansas Ave
Montrose, MO 64770
(660) 693-4502
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) in Missouri?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) in Missouri is The Barstow School.
How many private schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) are located in Missouri?
3 private schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) are located in Missouri.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) are religiously affiliated in Missouri?
100% of private schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
3
Private Schools
1,100
Students
$14,675
Avg. Tuition
75%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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