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Best Missouri Private High Schools Belonging to Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools belonging to Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA) serving 2,583 students in Missouri. You can also find more schools membership associations in Missouri.
The top-ranked private high schools belonging to Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA) in Missouri include De Smet Jesuit High School, St. Louis University High School, and Rockhurst High School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Missouri private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private high schools belonging to Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA) in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA) in Missouri (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Louis University High School
St. Louis University High School Photo - We challenge our students to think critically, lead courageously and transform the world as Men for Others.
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
4970 Oakland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 531-0330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,000 students Avg. class size: 250 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 109 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
De Smet Jesuit High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
233 N New Ballas Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 567-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 645 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rockhurst High School
Rockhurst High School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
9301 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 363-2036
Gr: 9-12 | 938 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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