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Top 20 Best Saint Louis Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 163 private schools serving 37,395 students in Saint Louis, MO (there are 273 public schools, serving 105,843 public students). 26% 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 $16,989, which is higher than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $13,034.
64% 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)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Forsyth School
Forsyth School Photo
(5)
6235 Wydown Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-4542
Grades: NS-6
| 385 students
Principia School
Principia School Photo
13201 Clayton Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 434-2100
Grades: PK-12
| 477 students
The College School
The College School Photo
Alternative School
(9)
7825 Big Bend Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-9355
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
A Growing Place Montessori School
Montessori School
7001 Forsyth Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(131) 435-1854
Grades: PK-K
| 15 students
Assumption Parish School
(Catholic)
4709 Mattis Road
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 487-6520
Grades: NS-8
| 309 students
Bishop DuBourg High School
(Catholic)
5850 Eichelberger St
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 832-3030
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
701 N Spring Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 446-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 371 students
Central Christian School
Central Christian School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(1)
700 S Hanley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 727-4535
Grades: NS-6
| n/a students
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 South Taylor Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 977-0130
Grades: PK-4
| 42 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 815 students
Chaminade College Preparatory School
All-boys (Catholic)
425 S Lindbergh Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 993-4400
Grades: 6-12
| 832 students
Christ Community Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8749 Watson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 961-6595
Grades: PK-4
| 290 students
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
Grades: NS-8
| 735 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 849 students
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
Grades: 1-8
| 148 students
City Academy
City Academy Photo
4175 N Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 382-0085
Grades: PK-6
| 242 students
Community School
Community School Photo
(6)
900 Lay Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-0005
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Cor Jesu Academy
Cor Jesu Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
10230 Gravois Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 842-1546
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students
500 DeBaliviere Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 367-8085
Grades: 7-12
| 147 students
De Smet Jesuit High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
233 N New Ballas Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 567-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 645 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
Epworth School
(Christian)
(1)
110 N Elm Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 918-3316
Grades: K-12
| 70 students
Esther Miller Bais Yaakov
All-girls (Jewish)
700 North And South Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 863-9230
Grades: 9-12
| 37 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
Grades: PK-8
| 185 students
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
Grades: NS-8
| 285 students
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
Grades: 1-12
| 712 students
Holy Cross Academy
(Catholic)
8874 Pardee Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 842-2073
Grades: PK-8
| 546 students
Holy Cross Acadmey
(Catholic)
7748 Mackenzie Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 475-3436
Grades: PK-8
| 560 students
Immacolata School
(Catholic)
8910 Clayton Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63117
(314) 991-5700
Grades: 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
Grades: NS-8
| 163 students
Incarnate Word Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
2788 Normandy Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 725-5850
Grades: 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
Grades: 7-12
| 660 students
Kirk Day School
Kirk Day School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
12928 Ladue Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-4349
Grades: NS-6
| 326 students
Kirkwood Children's House
Montessori School
315 Sugar Creek Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 966-2030
Grades: NS-K
| 88 students
Lutheran High School North
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5401 Lucas And Hunt Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 389-3100
Grades: 6-12
| 279 students
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Saint Louis, Missouri Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3801 Nelson Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 261-1592
Grades: K-8
| 144 students
7001 Forsyth Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 863-3111
Grades: PK-8
| 58 students
2727 N Kingshwy Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 367-5696
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
74 Kearney St
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 845-8788
Grades: K-8
| 72 students
2100 Switzer Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 388-0468
Grades: PK-8
| 134 students
6576 Smiley Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 781-5626
Grades: K-9
| 150 students
Hope Lutheran School (Closed 2010)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5320 Brannon Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 832-1850
Grades: NS-9
| 114 students
8646 Jennings Station Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 868-5541
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
1018 Baden Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 383-4782
Grades: K-8
| 69 students
3880 Meramec Street
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 772-6745
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
10014 Diamond Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 869-0515
Grades: K-8
| 131 students
3401 Arsenal St
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 771-5134
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
4974 Heege Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 832-6432
Grades: K-8
| 154 students
5021 Adkins Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 351-5604
Grades: 5-12
| 264 students
St. Johns Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3716 Morganford Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 773-0784
Grades: PK-8
| 111 students
3145 Lafayette Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 664-3299
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
1414 Bellevue Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63117
(314) 781-2072
Grades: PK-8
| 130 students
St. Lukes Christian Academy (Closed 2014)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3415 Taft Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 932-7300
Grades: K-9
| 64 students
4220 Ripa Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 743-8641
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
4901 Sutherland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 832-3360
Grades: PK-8
| 198 students
800 Buckley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 892-7500
Grades: K-8
| 149 students
7401 Florissant Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 261-6011
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
8659 Olive Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 569-2929
Grades: PK-8
| 545 students
5890 Etzel Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 361-0710
Grades: NS-3
| n/a students
1720 Redman Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 741-1333
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students

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?
163 private schools are located in Saint Louis.
How much do private schools cost in Saint Louis?
The average tuition cost is $16,989, which is higher than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $13,034.
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?
26% 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?
64% 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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