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Top 20 Best Missouri Nonsectarian Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 51 nonsectarian private high schools in Missouri. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Missouri.
The top ranked nonsectarian private high schools in Missouri include Barstow School, John Burroughs School, and MICDS (Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School).

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private High Schools in Missouri (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Apprende Private School
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(3)
436B Valley School Drive
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-5485
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
Barstow School
11511 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-4054
Grades: NS-12
| 614 students
Cedar Falls School
Alternative School
(3)
19481 State Highway B
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 406-2505
Grades: 10
| 4 students
Clay-Platte Montessori School
Clay-Platte Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
5901 NW Waukomis Drive
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 741-6940
Grades: NS-12
| 129 students
Columbia Independent School
Columbia Independent School Photo - Columbia Independent School is a JK-12th grade college preparatory school with enrollment of almost 400 students. We look forward to having your child become a CIS Lion!
(3)
1801 N Stadium Blvd
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 777-9250
Grades: PK-12
| 400 students
500 DeBaliviere Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 367-8085
Grades: 7-12
| 147 students
Ech School At Every Childs Hope
Alternative School
8240 Saint Charles Rock Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 593-2999
Grades: 2-12
| 46 students
EYC Academy
EYC Academy Photo
Alternative School
13718 Olive Blvd.
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 220-3344
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Greenways Academy
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7253 Watson Rd PMB #2067
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 432-7534
Grades: 1-12
| 712 students
Greenwood Laboratory School
(3)
Missouri State University, 901 S. National
Springfield, MO 65897
(417) 836-5124
Grades: K-12
| 399 students
John Burroughs School
John Burroughs School Photo - In a rigorous curriculum, students learn creative problem solving, critical thinking, data-driven decision making and collaboration skills that will prepare them for active participation in a world with new challenges.
755 S Price Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-4040
Grades: 7-12
| 660 students
101 N Warson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7448
Grades: PK-12
| 1,241 students
101 N Warson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7402
Grades: K-12
| 1,265 students
Marygrove Services, Inc.
Special Education School
2705 Mullanphy Ln
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 830-6203
Grades: 5-11
| 2 students
101 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
Grades: PK-12
| 1,253 students
Miriam School and Learning Center
Special Education School
1138 N. Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 962-6059
Grades: K-12
| 161 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
Grades: 7-12
| 193 students
136 Clark Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
(573) 884-9173
Grades: 6-12
| 6,961 students
Nova Center
Special Education School
2425 S Hardy Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 924-1703
Grades: 2-12
| 39 students
Oakhill Day School
Oakhill Day School Photo
7019 North Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 436-6228
Grades: PK-12
| 429 students
Pembroke Hill School
Pembroke Hill School Photo
400 W 51st St
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 936-1200
Grades: NS-12
| 1,181 students
The Plaza Academy
The Plaza Academy Photo - We are a family here at Plaza Academy!
3930 Broadway Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 561-0770
Grades: 8-12
| 58 students
The Summit Preparatory School
The Summit Preparatory School Photo
Alternative School
(2)
202 E. Walnut Lawn St.
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 869-8077
Grades: PK-12
| 171 students
3401 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 781-5124
Grades: PK-12
| 316 students
Thomas Jefferson School
Thomas Jefferson School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
4100 S Lindbergh Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 843-4151
Grades: 7-12
| 75 students
The Whitfield School
The Whitfield School Photo
175 S Mason Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-5141
Grades: 6-12
| 404 students
Acellus Academy
11020 N Ambassador Dr Ste 120
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 235-3800
Grades: K-12
| 190 students
Artstech
Alternative School
1522 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 461-0201
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Calo (Change Academy At Lake Of The Ozarks)
Alternative School
130 Calo Ln
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573) 365-2221
Grades: 3-12
| 125 students
Childrens Center For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
3101 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 841-2284
Grades: NS-12
| 270 students
Cornerstone With Care - Ozanam School
Special Education School
421 E 137th St
Kansas City, MO 64145
(816) 508-3661
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
Emerson Academy Therapeutic School
Special Education School
4245 Kennerly Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 531-1907
Grades: 1-12
| 52 students
Family Christian Academy
(1)
11625 E 15th St
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 836-1075
Grades: 2-12
| 46 students
The Fulton School
The Fulton School Photo - Our Montessori classrooms give students a one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience.
Montessori School
(12)
1100 White Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-6622
Grades: NS-12
| 127 students
Giant Steps Of St. Louis
Giant Steps Of St. Louis Photo
Special Education School
7281 Sarah St
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 932-1051
Grades: PK-11
| 25 students
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