Discovery Garden Montessori Photo - Grace & Courtesy Lessons provided to all students. We help students identify emotions and provide tools to regulate them.

Best 65804 Missouri Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 707 students in 65804, MO (there are 10 public schools, serving 4,553 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in 65804, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in 65804, MO include Immaculate Conception School and Discovery Garden Montessori.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
67% of private schools in 65804, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Top-Ranked 65804 Missouri Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Discovery Garden Montessori
Discovery Garden Montessori Photo - Grace & Courtesy Lessons provided to all students. We help students identify emotions and provide tools to regulate them.
Montessori School
1515 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 631-4590
Gr: NS-3 | 87 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
3555a S Fremont Ave
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 881-7000
Gr: PK-8 | 521 students
Kingswood Programs
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2401 S Lone Pine Ave
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 881-6363
Gr: PK-K | 99 students
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65804, Missouri Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Developmental Learning Center (Closed 2017)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2020 E Battlefield St
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 883-7118
Gr: PK-K | 97 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in 65804, MO?
The top-ranked private schools in 65804, MO include Immaculate Conception School and Discovery Garden Montessori.
How many private schools are located in 65804?
3 private schools are located in 65804.
What percentage of students in 65804 go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in 65804 are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 65804?
67% of private schools in 65804 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

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