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Missouri Special Education Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 25 special education private schools serving 1,428 students in Missouri.

The special education private schools in Missouri include Dept Of Special Education, Marygrove Services, Inc., and Central Institute for the Deaf.

The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 87%.

20% of special education private schools in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 25
# Students Served: 1,428

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 25
# Students Served: 1,428

Missouri Special Education Private School Trends

Private Schools

1,428

Students

$28,139

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

38%

Students of Color

7:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education private schools in Missouri?

The special education private schools in Missouri include Dept Of Special Education, Marygrove Services, Inc., and Central Institute for the Deaf.

How many special education private schools are located in Missouri?

25 special education private schools are located in Missouri.

How diverse are special education private schools in Missouri?

Missouri special education private schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 21%.

What percentage of special education private schools are religiously affiliated in Missouri?

20% of special education private schools in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).

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