Top 5 Best Missouri Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 private schools with special program emphasis serving 1,763 students in Missouri.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Missouri include City Garden School, Cristo Rey Kansas City and New City School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
35% of private schools with special program emphasis in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top Ranked Missouri Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
City Garden School
City Garden School Photo - We spend each Friday and two 3-week nature intensives outside. Students learn about science, physics, natural history, and more through outdoor play.
Special Program Emphasis
(20)
606 Ridgeway Ave.
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 356-1141
Grades: K-7
| 80 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
Cristo Rey Kansas City
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
211 W Linwood Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 457-6044
Grades: 9-12
| 285 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
The Summit Preparatory School
The Summit Preparatory School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
202 E. Walnut Lawn St.
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 869-8077
Grades: PK-12
| 171 students
The Waldorf School of St. Louis
The Waldorf School of St. Louis Photo - Elementary Grades Classroom.
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
912 Bell Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-2129
Grades: PK-8
| 56 students
Whitefield Academy
Whitefield Academy Photo - Because we are a Pre-K to 12th school, friendships that are formed on the playground in first grade last through senior year and beyond.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(15)
8929 Holmes Road
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-3567
Grades: PK-12
| 273 students
Bambini Creativi
Special Program Emphasis
400 E 135th St
Kansas City, MO 64145
(816) 518-1447
Grades: PK-5
| 93 students
Capstone: An Acton Academy
Special Program Emphasis
4415 E. Sunshine St.
Springfield, MO 65809
(417) 221-6789
Grades: PK-12
| students
The Children's School at Stephens College
The Children's School at Stephens College Photo - Our students begin building friendships the first day they start at CSSC
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
1200 E Broadway
Columbia, MO 65215
(573) 876-7260
Grades: PK-5
| 102 students
Greenpark Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
4531 Hwy 30
Robertsville, MO 63072
(636) 582-0571
Grades: PK-12
| 84 students
Heritage Academy
Heritage Academy Photo - 2016-2017
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2900 Barberry Ave
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-2252
Grades: K-12
| 116 students
High Road School Of Boone County
Special Program Emphasis
409 Vandiver Dr Bldg 7
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 442-2418
Grades: 4-8
| 36 students
La Petite Ecole
Special Program Emphasis
1111 S Fairview Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 999-9237
Grades: PK-2
| 43 students
Liberty Classical Center
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
709 Crestview Drive
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 240-4412
Grades: 7-12
| 44 students
Missouri Torah Institute
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
1809 Clarkson Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 778-1896
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
U.school
Special Program Emphasis
425 W Mcdaniel St Ste 160
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 425-6869
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Missouri?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Missouri include City Garden School, Cristo Rey Kansas City and New City School.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Missouri?
17 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Missouri.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Missouri?
Missouri private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 35% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Missouri?
35% of private schools with special program emphasis in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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