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Best Missouri Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 173 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 46,475 students in Missouri. You can also find more schools membership associations in Missouri.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Missouri include De Smet Jesuit High School, Cor Jesu Academy, and Assumption Parish School.
The average tuition cost is $9,677, which is lower than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $12,905.
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 173

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 173

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Missouri (2026)

St. Louis University High School Photo
St. Louis University High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,000 students
Avg. class size: 250 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 109
All-boys (Catholic)
4970 Oakland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 531-0330
(1)
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Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo
Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Gr: K-8 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
619 N 2nd St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-6127
(9)
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All Saints School Photo
All Saints School
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
5 Mcmenamy Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 397-1440
(2)
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Ascension School
Gr: K-8 | 478 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
238 Santa Maria Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 532-1151
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Assumption Parish School
Gr: NS-8 | 309 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
4709 Mattis Road
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 487-6520
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Assumption School
Gr: PK-8 | 431 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
203 W 3rd St
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 240-4474
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Bishop DuBourg High School
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
5850 Eichelberger St
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 832-3030
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Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
701 N Spring Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 446-5500
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Cor Jesu Academy Photo
Cor Jesu Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students
Avg. class size: 140 students
Sports: 14
All-girls (Catholic)
10230 Gravois Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 842-1546
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De Smet Jesuit High School
Gr: 9-12 | 645 students
All-boys (Catholic)
233 N New Ballas Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 567-3500
(2)
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Duchesne High School
Gr: 9-12 | 286 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
2550 Elm Street
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-6767
(11)
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Helias Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 738 students
Catholic
1305 Swifts Hwy
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 635-6139
(2)
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Holy Cross Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 574 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
8874 Pardee Road
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 475-3436
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Holy Cross Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 546 students
Catholic
8874 Pardee Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 842-2073
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Holy Family School
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students
Catholic
110 West Oliver Street
Freeburg, MO 65035
(573) 744-5200
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Holy Infant Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 583 students
Catholic
248 New Ballwin Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 227-0802
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Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 521 students
Catholic
3555a S Fremont Ave
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 881-7000
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Immaculate Conception School
Gr: K-8 | 108 students
Catholic
147 County Road 402
Loose Creek, MO 65054
(573) 897-3516
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Immaculate Conception School Photo
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 877 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
2089 Hanley Road
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 561-4450
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Immaculate Conception School Photo
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 303 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1208 E Mccarty St
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 636-7680
(2)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Missouri?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Missouri include De Smet Jesuit High School, Cor Jesu Academy, and Assumption Parish School.
How many private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Missouri?
173 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Missouri.
How much do private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) cost in Missouri?
The average tuition cost is $9,677, which is lower than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $12,905.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Missouri?
Missouri private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in Missouri?
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
173
Private Schools
46,475
Students
$9,677
Avg. Tuition
15%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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