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Best Saint Louis Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 160 private schools serving 34,903 students in Saint Louis, MO (there are 273 public schools, serving 105,843 public students). 25% of all K-12 students in Saint Louis, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Saint Louis, MO include Chaminade College Prep School, Christian Brothers College High School, and Cor Jesu Academy.
The average tuition cost is $16,802, which is higher than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $13,033.
65% of private schools in Saint Louis, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked Saint Louis Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Forsyth School
Forsyth School Photo
(5)
6235 Wydown Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-4542
Gr: NS-6 | 385 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
The College School
The College School Photo
Alternative School
(9)
7825 Big Bend Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-9355
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
A Growing Place Montessori School
Montessori School
7001 Forsyth Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(131) 435-1854
Gr: PK-K | 15 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Assumption Parish School
(Catholic)
4709 Mattis Road
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 487-6520
Gr: NS-8 | 309 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop DuBourg High School
(Catholic)
5850 Eichelberger St
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 832-3030
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School
(Catholic)
701 N Spring Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 446-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Christian School
Central Christian School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(1)
700 S Hanley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 727-4535
Gr: NS-6 Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Institute for the Deaf
Central Institute for the Deaf Photo - CID audiologists evaluate hearing and fit babies with hearing aids.
Special Education School
825 S. Taylor Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 977-0130
Gr: PK-4 | 42 students Avg. class size: 5 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Chaminade College Prep School
Chaminade College Prep School Photo - 2015 Senior House Captains
All-boys (Catholic)
425 S. Lindbergh Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 993-4400
Gr: 6-12 | 851 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chaminade College Preparatory School
All-boys (Catholic)
425 S Lindbergh Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 993-4400
Gr: 6-12 | 832 students Tuition listed
Christ Community Lutheran School
Christ Community Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
110 W Woodbine Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-7774
Gr: NS-8 | 735 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Community Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8749 Watson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 961-6595
Gr: PK-4 | 290 students Tuition listed
Christian Brothers College High School
Christian Brothers College High School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
1850 De La Salle Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 985-6095
Gr: 9-12 | 849 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Churchill Center & School
Churchill Center & School Photo - Churchill Center & School, a nationally-recognized independent school for dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities, embodies their mission to give high potential children with learning disabilities the finest, individualized education and support they need to achieve success and return to a traditional classroom. Churchill provides research-based reading, writing and spelling instruction for students who are struggling with more traditional methods.
Special Education School
1021 Municipal Center Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 997-4343
Gr: 1-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
City Academy
City Academy Photo
4175 N Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 382-0085
Gr: PK-6 | 242 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Community School
Community School Photo
(6)
900 Lay Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-0005
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Cor Jesu Academy
Cor Jesu Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
10230 Gravois Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 842-1546
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 140 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Crossroads College Preparatory School
Crossroads College Preparatory School Photo
500 DeBaliviere Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 367-8085
Gr: 7-12 | 147 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
De Smet Jesuit High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
233 N New Ballas Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 567-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 645 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ech School At Every Childs Hope
Alternative School
8240 Saint Charles Rock Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 593-2999
Gr: 2-12 | 46 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Epworth School
(Christian)
(1)
110 N Elm Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 918-3316
Gr: K-12 | 70 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Esther Miller Bais Yaakov
All-girls (Jewish)
700 North And South Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 863-9230
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Grace Chapel Lutheran School
Grace Chapel Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
10015 Lance Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 867-6564
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Green Park Lutheran School
Green Park Lutheran School Photo - ACCOMPLISHED St. Louis Science Fair is an initiative of the Academy of Science and sponsored by Monsanto and SunEdison. Spring 2014 there were over 2,500 top projects, representing 230 schools. 40 GP students progressed on to St. Louis Science Fair. The results? 22 Blue Ribbon 1st Place, 13 Red Ribbon 2nd Place, 5 Green Ribbon 3rd Place.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
4248 Green Park Road
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 544-4248
Gr: NS-8 | 285 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Greenways Academy
Greenways Academy Photo - Welcome to our "quirky" little school We celebrate all learnersEducate, Motivate, Graduate
7253 Watson Rd PMB #2067
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 432-7534
Gr: 1-12 | 712 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Holy Cross Academy
(Catholic)
8874 Pardee Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 842-2073
Gr: PK-8 | 546 students
Holy Cross Acadmey
(Catholic)
7748 Mackenzie Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 475-3436
Gr: PK-8 | 560 students
Immacolata School
(Catholic)
8910 Clayton Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63117
(314) 991-5700
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students
Immanuel Lutheran School - Olivette
Immanuel Lutheran School - Olivette Photo - Our Core Values and how they intertwine with our Mission and Vision as a Christian school.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
9733 Olive Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 993-5004
Gr: NS-8 | 175 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Incarnate Word Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
2788 Normandy Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 725-5850
Gr: 9-12 | 287 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
Gr: 7-12 | 660 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kirk Day School
Kirk Day School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
12928 Ladue Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-4349
Gr: NS-6 | 326 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kirkwood Children's House
Montessori School
315 Sugar Creek Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 966-2030
Gr: NS-K | 88 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
Lutheran High School North
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5401 Lucas And Hunt Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 389-3100
Gr: 6-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lutheran High School South
Lutheran High School South Photo - Our college-prep curriculum in a Christ-centered environment prepares each of our students for many options and choices for college. Ninety-eight percent of our students continue their education in a college or university.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9515 Tesson Ferry Road
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 631-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Saint Louis, Missouri

Saint Louis, Missouri Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ascension St. Paul School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
3801 Nelson Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 261-1592
Gr: K-8 | 144 students
Bethel Lutheran School (Closed 2024)
Montessori School
7001 Forsyth Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 863-3111
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
Bishop Healy Catholic School (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
2727 N Kingshwy Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 367-5696
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Cornerstone Academy (Closed 2017)
(Christian)
74 Kearney St
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 845-8788
Gr: K-8 | 72 students
Corpus Christi District School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
2100 Switzer Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 388-0468
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Epiphany Of Our Lord School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
6576 Smiley Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 781-5626
Gr: K-9 | 150 students
Hope Lutheran School (Closed 2010)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5320 Brannon Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 832-1850
Gr: NS-9 | 114 students
Martin Luther King Junior Academy (Closed 2020)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
8646 Jennings Station Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 868-5541
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
Messiah Lutheran School (Closed 2010)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2900 S Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(636) 329-1096
Gr: K-5 | 71 students
Our Lady Of The Holy Cross (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
1018 Baden Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 383-4782
Gr: K-8 | 69 students
Resurrection Of Our Lord (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
3880 Meramec Street
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 772-6745
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students
St. Catherine-alexandria School (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
10014 Diamond Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 869-0515
Gr: K-8 | 131 students
St. Elizabeth Academy (Closed 2010)
All-girls (Catholic)
3401 Arsenal St
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 771-5134
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students
St. George School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
4974 Heege Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 832-6432
Gr: K-8 | 154 students
St. John The Baptist College Prep High School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
5021 Adkins Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 351-5604
Gr: 5-12 | 264 students
St. Johns Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3716 Morganford Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 773-0784
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
St. Louis Christian Academy (Closed 2025)
(Christian)
3145 Lafayette Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 664-3299
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
St. Luke The Evangelist (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
1414 Bellevue Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63117
(314) 781-2072
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
St. Lukes Christian Academy (Closed 2014)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3415 Taft Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 932-7300
Gr: K-9 | 64 students
St. Mark School (Closed 2023)
(Catholic)
4220 Ripa Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 743-8641
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Magdalen Elementary School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
4901 Sutherland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 832-3360
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students
St. Matthias The Apostle School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
800 Buckley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 892-7500
Gr: K-8 | 149 students
St. Vincent Home/school (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
7401 Florissant Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 261-6011
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students
Torah Prep School - Girls Division (Closed 2019)
All-girls (Jewish)
8659 Olive Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 569-2929
Gr: PK-8 | 545 students
Transformation Christian School (Closed 2022)
(Christian)
5890 Etzel Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 361-0710
Gr: NS-3 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
Trinity Catholic High School (Closed 2018)
(Catholic)
1720 Redman Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 741-1333
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Saint Louis, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Saint Louis, MO include Chaminade College Prep School, Christian Brothers College High School, and Cor Jesu Academy.
How many private schools are located in Saint Louis?
160 private schools are located in Saint Louis.
How much do private schools cost in Saint Louis?
The average tuition cost is $16,802, which is higher than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $13,033.
How diverse are private schools in Saint Louis?
Saint Louis private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Saint Louis go to private school?
25% of all K-12 students in Saint Louis are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Saint Louis?
65% of private schools in Saint Louis are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Saint Louis are often viewed compared to one another?

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