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Best Missouri Religiously Affiliated Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 482 religiously affiliated private schools serving 94,804 students in Missouri (73% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $10,091, which is lower than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $12,905.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Catholic (45% of schools), Christian (17% of schools) and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (13% of schools).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 482
  • # Students Served: 94,804

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 482
  • # Students Served: 94,804

Top Ranked Missouri Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Amish
18
813
100%
Assembly of God
5
513
24%
Baptist
27
2,558
24%
Catholic
218
57,699
18%
Christian
82
13,893
19%
Church of Christ
1
152
43%
Church of God
1
149
50%
Disciples of Christ
1
334
8%
Episcopal
2
654
15%
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
1
57
74%
Islamic
6
890
67%
Jewish
8
724
6%
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
65
12,689
17%
Mennonite
6
179
2%
Methodist
2
149
12%
Other
14
1,866
15%
Other Lutheran
1
89
-
Pentecostal
7
679
55%
Presbyterian
4
323
32%
Seventh Day Adventist
13
394
56%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Missouri?
The top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Missouri include Outreach Christian Education, Living Water Academy, and Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville.
How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in Missouri?
482 religiously affiliated private schools are located in Missouri.
How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in Missouri?
The average tuition cost is $10,091, which is lower than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $12,905.

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