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Saint Charles Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 286 students in Saint Charles, MO.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri private high school average acceptance rate of 87%.
50% of private high schools in Saint Charles, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Saint Charles Private High Schools (2026-27)

Duchesne High School Photo
Duchesne High School
Gr: 9-12 | 286 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
2550 Elm Street
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-6767
(11)
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Map of The Lead School
The Lead School
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
1610 Willott Rd.
Saint Charles, MO 63376
(636) 447-5100
(1)
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Saint Charles, MO Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-50.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
286
Students
-80.0% (-1,145 students) 10-yr
$14,200
Avg. Tuition
+286.9% (+$10,530) 10-yr
11
Avg. Class Size
-15.4% (-2 students) 8-yr
14%
Students of Color
+27.3% (+3.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-35.3% (-6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Saint Charles)
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
223 Schools
# Students
286 Students
54,304 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearSaint Charles, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025248250253
2024248252245
2023248236247
2022321243257
2021321236249
2020321230235
2019337217242
2018337216238
2017337218246
2016337216241
2015358204220
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% Students of Color
14%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Charles, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202514%22%32%
202414%23%31%
202322%22%31%
20229%20%30%
20219%20%30%
20209%20%29%
20193%21%29%
20183%20%28%
20174%20%30%
20164%19%30%
201511%18%30%
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0.26
0.54

Diversity Score Trends

YearSaint Charles, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20250.260.540.61
20240.260.540.60
20230.260.520.60
20220.190.490.58
20210.190.490.57
20200.190.490.57
20190.090.480.56
20180.090.470.55
20170.090.410.54
20160.090.400.54
20150.360.400.53
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,838 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Charles, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20252%5%5%
20242%5%6%
20232%4%6%
20222%5%5%
20212%5%5%
20202%5%5%
20192%3%5%
20182%3%5%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
7 Students
2,583 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Charles, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20252%5%9%
20242%5%9%
20232%3%8%
20224%3%8%
20214%3%8%
20204%3%8%
20191%3%8%
20181%3%8%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
24 Students
3,857 Students
% Black Students
8%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Charles, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20258%7%8%
20248%8%8%
20238%8%8%
20223%7%8%
20213%8%8%
20203%8%8%
20156%8%9%
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# White Students
258 Students
33,516 Students
% White Students
86%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Charles, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202586%65%59%
202486%65%60%
202386%67%60%
202290%69%62%
202190%70%63%
202090%70%64%
201995%71%64%
201895%71%65%
201795%76%66%
201695%76%66%
201579%77%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
91 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
9,141 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Charles, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20221%16%16%
20211%14%15%
20201%14%14%
20192%13%14%
20182%13%13%
20172%12%14%
20162%12%13%
201513%10%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
32 Teachers
5,132 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Charles, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202510:111:110:1
202410:111:110:1
202310:111:110:1
202211:111:110:1
202111:111:110:1
202011:111:110:1
201912:110:110:1
201812:110:110:1
201712:111:110:1
201612:111:110:1
201517:111:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
60%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearSaint Charles, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202573%59%57%
202473%58%57%
202373%58%57%
202278%59%56%
202178%61%56%
202078%61%56%
201978%58%55%
201878%57%55%
201778%57%55%
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Average Class Size
11 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearSaint Charles, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025111514
2024111414
2023111514
2022131514
2021131414
2020131414
2019131414
2018131414
2017131414
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Average Number of AP Courses
21 courses
16 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearSaint Charles, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025211613
2024211412
2023211312
2022191412
2021191512
2020191512
2019191411
2018191311
2017191311
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,200
$14,203

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Charles, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025$13,550$15,027$17,997
2024$12,950$13,643$17,011
2023$12,600$12,314$16,191
2022$9,500$12,186$15,821
2021$9,500$11,712$15,331
2020$9,500$11,851$15,046
2019$9,500$11,981$14,791
2018$9,500$12,201$14,527
2017$9,500$12,144$14,161
2015$3,670$11,945$13,065
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
87%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearSaint Charles, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202598%85%79%
202498%87%81%
202398%87%81%
202298%87%81%
202198%87%81%
202098%86%81%
201998%85%81%
201898%85%80%
201798%85%81%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
17 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Saint Charles, MO?
The top ranked private high schools in Saint Charles, MO include The Lead School and Duchesne High School.
How many private high schools are located in Saint Charles?
2 private high schools are located in Saint Charles.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Saint Charles?
50% of private high schools in Saint Charles are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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