Missouri Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 83 nonsectarian private elementary schools in Missouri. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Missouri.
The top ranked nonsectarian private elementary schools in Missouri include MICDS (Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School), Pembroke Hill School, and Barstow School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 83

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 83

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools in Missouri (2026-27)

The College School Photo
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 15
Alternative School
7825 Big Bend Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-9355
(9)
Apprende Private School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students
436B Valley School Drive
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-5485
(3)
Map of Barstow School
Gr: NS-12 | 614 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
11511 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-4054
(1)
Central Institute for the Deaf Photo
Gr: NS-5 | 194 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Special Education School
825 S. Taylor Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 977-0132
Chesterfield Day School Photo
Gr: K-5 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
1100 White Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-9622
(6)
Chesterfield Montessori School Photo
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 11
Montessori School
14000 Ladue Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-7150
(7)
Churchill Center & School Photo
Gr: 2-8 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Specialized Curriculum
1021 Municipal Center Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 997-4343
City Academy Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 8
4175 N Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 382-0085
Columbia Independent School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 476 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 24
1801 N Stadium Blvd
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 777-9250
(3)
Community School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2
900 Lay Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-0005
(6)
Crossroads College Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
500 DeBaliviere Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 367-8085
Discovery Garden Montessori Photo
Gr: NS-3 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
1515 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 631-4590
Map of Ech School At Every Childs Hope
Gr: 2-12 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School
8240 Saint Charles Rock Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 593-2999
Map of Emerson Academy Therapeutic School
Gr: 1-12 | 52 students
Special Education School
4245 Kennerly Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 531-1907
EYC Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Alternative School
13718 Olive Blvd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 220-3344
Greenways Academy Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 712 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
5850 Macklind Ave. #168
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 432-7534
Map of Greenwood Laboratory School
Gr: K-12 | 399 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 9
Missouri State University, 901 S. National
Springfield, MO 65897
(417) 836-5124
(3)
John Burroughs School Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 664 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 19
755 S Price Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-4040
Map of Marygrove Services, Inc.
Gr: 5-11 | 2 students
Special Education School
2705 Mullanphy Ln
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 830-6203
MICDS (Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School) Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,242 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 3
101 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
(3)
Missouri Military Academy Photo
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)
Map of Mizzou K 12 Online/mu High School
Gr: 6-12 | 6,961 students
136 Clark Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
(573) 884-9173
New City School Photo
Gr: NS-6 | 296 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
5209 Waterman Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-6411
OakHaven Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
7267 Highway N
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 978-4440
Oakhill Day School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 429 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
7019 North Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 436-6228
(1)
Pembroke Hill School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 1,181 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 60
400 W 51st St
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 936-1200
The Plaza Academy Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Alternative School
3930 Broadway Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 561-0770
The Summit Preparatory School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 23
Alternative School
202 E. Walnut Lawn St.
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 869-8077
(2)
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 13
3401 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 781-5124
(1)
Thomas Jefferson School Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 34
Specialized Curriculum
4100 S Lindbergh Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 843-4151
(1)
The Waldorf School of St. Louis Photo
Gr: PK-3 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Specialized Curriculum
912 Bell Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-2129
(2)
The Whitfield School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 405 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 30
175 S Mason Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-5141
The Wilson School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Daycare / Preschool
400 De Mun Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 725-4999
(5)
Map of Academy At Boys & Girls Town
Gr: 4
Alternative School
4753 S Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 481-9121
Map of Academy Montessori Internationale
Gr: K-5 | 70 students
Montessori School
12501 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64145
(816) 942-3307
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked nonsectarian private elementary schools in Missouri?
The top ranked nonsectarian private elementary schools in Missouri include MICDS (Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School), Pembroke Hill School, and Barstow School.
How many nonsectarian private elementary schools are located in Missouri?
83 nonsectarian private elementary schools are located in Missouri.

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