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Best Missouri Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association serving 2,207 students in Missouri. You can also find more schools membership associations in Missouri.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Missouri include Holy Infant Elementary School, School Of The Ozarks, and St. Teresa's Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
88% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Missouri (2026)

Map of Holy Infant Elementary School
Holy Infant Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 583 students
Catholic
248 New Ballwin Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 227-0802
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Missouri Military Academy Photo
Missouri Military Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 193 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 25
All-boys
204 N Grand St
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
(1)
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Map of St. Stanislaus School
St. Stanislaus School
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
Catholic
6410 Route W
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(417) 636-7802
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Map of St. Teresa's Academy
St. Teresa's Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 607 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
All-girls (Catholic)
5600 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 501-0036
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Map of School Of The Ozarks
School Of The Ozarks
Gr: K-12 | 278 students
Christian
1 Opportunity Ave
Point Lookout, MO 65726
(417) 690-2325
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Map of Christ Prince Of Peace School
Christ Prince Of Peace School
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students
Catholic
417 Weidman Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 394-6840
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Map of Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students
Catholic
401 N Rubey St
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2711
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Map of Poverty Ridge Amish School
Poverty Ridge Amish School
Gr: 2-7 | 12 students
All-girls (Amish)
Rr 1 Box 160d
Mercer, MO 64661
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Missouri?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Missouri include Holy Infant Elementary School, School Of The Ozarks, and St. Teresa's Academy.
How many private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association are located in Missouri?
8 private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association are located in Missouri.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Missouri?
Missouri private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association are religiously affiliated in Missouri?
88% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).
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Private Schools
2,207
Students
$27,825
Avg. Tuition
13%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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