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Best Missouri Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 151 private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 36,433 students in Missouri. You can also find more schools membership associations in Missouri.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Missouri include Assumption School, Sacred Heart Catholic School, and Immaculate Conception School.
The average tuition cost is $6,956, which is lower than the Missouri private elementary school average tuition cost of $11,055.
100% of private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 151

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 151

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Missouri (2026-27)

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 Photo
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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Dept Of Special Education
Gr: 1-12 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
20 Archbishop May Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 792-7300
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Map of Holy Cross Academy
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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Map of Holy Cross Academy
Holy Cross Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 546 students
Catholic
8874 Pardee Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 842-2073
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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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Map of Immaculate Conception School
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
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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Map of Incarnate Word Parish School
Incarnate Word Parish School
Gr: K-8 | 359 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
13416 Olive Blvd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 576-5366
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Mary Queen Of Peace School
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
680 W Lockwood Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 961-2891
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Of St. Joseph
Gr: K-8 | 228 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
518 N 11th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 232-7763
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Map of Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 409 students
Catholic
950 Madison Ave
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 239-5292
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Map of Our Lady Of Lourdes Interparish School
Our Lady Of Lourdes Interparish School
Gr: K-8 | 640 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
817 Bernadette Dr
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-6516
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Map of Our Lady Of The Presentation School
Our Lady Of The Presentation School
Gr: K-8 | 461 students
Catholic
150 Nw Murray Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 251-1128
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Map of Queen Of All Saints School
Queen Of All Saints School
Gr: PK-8 | 526 students
Catholic
6611 Christopher Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(636) 314-4025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Missouri?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Missouri include Assumption School, Sacred Heart Catholic School, and Immaculate Conception School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Missouri?
151 private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Missouri.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) cost in Missouri?
The average tuition cost is $6,956, which is lower than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $11,055.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Missouri?
Missouri private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in Missouri?
100% of private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
151
Private Schools
36,433
Students
$6,956
Avg. Tuition
14%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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