Top 20 Best Saint Louis Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 152 private schools serving 33,766 students in Saint Louis, MO (there are 273 public schools, serving 105,509 public students). 24% of all K-12 students in Saint Louis, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The best top ranked private schools in Saint Louis, MO include Principia School, Forsyth School and Notre Dame High School.
The average tuition cost is $15,434, which is higher than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $10,596.
67% of private schools in Saint Louis, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked Saint Louis Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Forsyth School
Forsyth School Photo
(5)
6235 Wydown Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-4542
Grades: NS-6
| 370 students
Principia School
Principia School Photo
13201 Clayton Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 434-2100
Grades: PK-12
| students
The College School
The College School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
7825 Big Bend Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-9355
Grades: PK-8
| students
Assumption Parish School
(Catholic)
4709 Mattis Road
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 487-6520
Grades: PK-8
| 313 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
| 55 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
| 276 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
| 868 students
City Academy
4175 N Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 382-0085
Grades: PK-6
| 226 students
Community School
Community School Photo
(6)
900 Lay Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-0005
Grades: PK-6
| students
Cor Jesu Academy
Cor Jesu Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
10230 Gravois Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 842-1546
Grades: 9-12
| 552 students
500 DeBaliviere Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 367-8085
Grades: 7-12
| 177 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
| 672 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: NS-8
| 161 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)
7630 Sutherland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 647-7159
Grades: PK-8
| 574 students
Holy Cross Acadmey
(Catholic)
7748 Mackenzie Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 475-3436
Grades: PK-8
| 560 students
Immanuel Lutheran School - Olivette
Immanuel Lutheran School - Olivette Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
9733 Olive Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 993-5004
Grades: NS-8
| 137 students
Incarnate Word Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
2788 Normandy Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 725-5850
Grades: 9-12
| 292 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
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
Grades: 9-12
| 391 students
MAP St. Louis
Montessori School
3840 Washington Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 391-2994
Grades: 7-12
| students
101 N Warson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7402
Grades: K-12
| 1,265 students
Mary Queen Of Peace School
(Catholic)
680 W Lockwood Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 961-2891
Grades: PK-8
| 443 students
101 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
Grades: PK-12
| 1,240 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
Nerinx Hall High School
All-girls (Catholic)
530 E Lockwood Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 968-1505
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
New City School
New City School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
5209 Waterman Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-6411
Grades: NS-6
| 296 students
Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
320 E Ripa Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 544-1015
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Providence Classical Christian Academy
Providence Classical Christian Academy Photo - With students from 43 area churches, our community is founded upon our common commitment to the good news of salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone to the glory of God alone in accordance with Scripture alone.
(Calvinist)
(3)
5293 S Lindbergh Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63126
(314) 842-6846
Grades: K-12
| 101 students
Queen Of All Saints School
(Catholic)
6611 Christopher Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 846-0506
Grades: PK-8
| 504 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
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
500 S Mason Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-3690
Grades: 7-12
| 389 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
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
| 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 Principia School, Forsyth School and Notre Dame High School.
How many private schools are located in Saint Louis, MO?
152 private schools are located in Saint Louis, MO.
How much do private schools cost in Saint Louis, MO?
The average tuition cost is $15,434, which is higher than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $10,596.
How diverse are private schools in Saint Louis, MO?
Saint Louis, MO private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Saint Louis, MO go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Saint Louis, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Saint Louis, MO?
67% of private schools in Saint Louis, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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