Top 5 Best Springfield Private Schools (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 20 private schools serving 3,642 students in Springfield, MO (there are 64 public schools, serving 24,672 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Springfield, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The best top ranked private schools in Springfield, MO include Immaculate Conception School, St. Joseph Catholic Academy and New Covenant Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
60% of private schools in Springfield, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Springfield Private Schools (2023)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Greenwood Laboratory School
(3)
Missouri State University, 901 S. National
Springfield, MO 65897
(417) 836-5124
Grades: K-12
| 401 students
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
3555a S Fremont Ave
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 881-7000
Grades: PK-8
| 548 students
New Covenant Academy
New Covenant Academy Photo - Academic Excellence from start to finish including dual credit courses in high school. This picture is a dual credit Anatomy and Physiology class.
(Christian)
(3)
3304 South Cox Ave
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 887-9848
Grades: PK-12
| 771 students
St. Joseph Catholic Academy
St. Joseph Catholic Academy Photo - Our Montessori Preschool offers 3 and 4 year olds the opportunity, under the watchful eye of a certified Montessori Instructor, to work at their own pace toward important developmental milestones while building academic and social skills.
(Catholic)
(1)
515 W Scott Street
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 866-0667
Grades: PK-8
| 82 students
Springfield Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2340 S Eastgate Ave
Springfield, MO 65809
(417) 887-8817
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
Springfield Lutheran School
Springfield Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
2852 S Dayton Ave
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 883-5717
Grades: NS-8
| 179 students
The Summit Preparatory School
The Summit Preparatory School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
202 E. Walnut Lawn St.
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 869-8077
Grades: PK-12
| 166 students
Capstone: An Acton Academy
Special Program Emphasis
4415 E. Sunshine St.
Springfield, MO 65809
(417) 221-6789
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Christian Schools Of Springfield
(Baptist)
(1)
2660 N Grant Ave
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 831-1500
Grades: PK-7
| 90 students
Dayspring Christian School
(Calvinist)
2157 N Prospect Ave
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 869-6095
Grades: PK-12
| 89 students
Developmental Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
2020 E Battlefield St
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 883-7118
Grades: PK-K
| 97 students
Discovery Garden Montessori
Montessori School
1515 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 631-4590
Grades: PK-4
| 51 students
Grace Classical Academy
(Christian)
(4)
2438 E Cherry
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 877-7910
Grades: PK-12
| 214 students
Greene Co. Youth Academy
Alternative School
1111 N Robberson Ave
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 829-6399
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Infinity Academy
Alternative School
1613 W Elfindale St
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 708-6670
Grades: 4-12
| 19 students
440 S. Market Ave.
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 865-5581
Grades: 3-12
| 94 students
St. Agnes Schools
Special Education School (Catholic)
(1)
531 S Jefferson Ave
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 866-5038
Grades: PK-8
| 224 students
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School
(Catholic)
2200 W Republic Rd
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 887-6056
Grades: PK-8
| 175 students
Springfield Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
704 S Belview Ave
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 862-0833
Grades: K-10
| 24 students
U.school
Special Program Emphasis
425 W Mcdaniel St Ste 160
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 425-6869
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Springfield, Missouri

Springfield, Missouri Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2850 N Park Ave
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 865-9875
Grades: PK-11
| 24 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Springfield, MO?

The top ranked private schools in Springfield, MO are Immaculate Conception School, St. Joseph Catholic Academy and New Covenant Academy.

How many private schools are located in Springfield, MO?

20 private schools are located in Springfield, MO.

How diverse are private schools in Springfield, MO?

Springfield, MO private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 19%

What percentage of students in Springfield, MO go to private school?

13% of all K-12 students in Springfield, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Springfield, MO?

60% of private schools in Springfield, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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