Missouri Military Academy Photo - Missouri Military Academy develops cadets who are of sound moral character, who have self-disciplined to strive for and achieve their goals and who are academically prepared to attend college.

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

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association serving 1,600 students in Missouri. You can also find more schools membership associations in Missouri.
The top-ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Missouri include Missouri Military Academy, Holy Infant Elementary School, and School Of The Ozarks.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Missouri private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
86% of private elementary schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Infant Elementary School
(Catholic)
248 New Ballwin Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 227-0802
Gr: PK-8 | 583 students
Missouri Military Academy
Missouri Military Academy Photo - Missouri Military Academy develops cadets who are of sound moral character, who have self-disciplined to strive for and achieve their goals and who are academically prepared to attend college.
All-boys
(1)
204 N Grand St
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Gr: 7-12 | 193 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Stanislaus School
(Catholic)
6410 Route W
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(417) 636-7802
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
School Of The Ozarks
(Christian)
1 Opportunity Ave
Point Lookout, MO 65726
(417) 690-2325
Gr: K-12 | 278 students
Christ Prince Of Peace School
(Catholic)
417 Weidman Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 394-6840
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students Tuition listed
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
401 N Rubey St
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2711
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students
Poverty Ridge Amish School
All-girls (Amish)
Rr 1 Box 160d
Mercer, MO 64661
Gr: 2-7 | 12 students

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