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Missouri Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) serving 386 students in Missouri.
Affiliations: 25% of private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
Top schools: The top ranked private school belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in Missouri is The Plaza Academy.
Share of the state: These schools make up under 1% of the 664 private schools in Missouri and under 1% of its 119,656 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in Missouri (2026-27)

The Plaza Academy Photo
The Plaza Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Alternative School
3930 Broadway Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 561-0770
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Map of Afa Academy/howard Park Center
Afa Academy/howard Park Center
Gr: K | 44 students
Special Education School
265 Steamboat Lane
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 405-2701
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Map of Childrens Center For The Visually Impaired
Childrens Center For The Visually Impaired
Gr: NS-12 | 270 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
3101 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 841-2284
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Map of Springfield Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy
Springfield Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy
Gr: K-9 | 16 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
704 S Belview Ave
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 862-0833
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in Missouri?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in Missouri is The Plaza Academy.
How many private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) are located in Missouri?
4 private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) are located in Missouri.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) are religiously affiliated in Missouri?
25% of private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
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Private Schools
386
Students
$21,525
Avg. Tuition
33%
Students of Color
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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