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Best Missouri Private Elementary Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 5,045 students in Missouri. You can also find more schools membership associations in Missouri.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Missouri include Mary Queen Of Peace School, Barstow School, and John Burroughs School.
The average acceptance rate is 74%, which is lower than the Missouri private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
81% of private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 16

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 16

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in Missouri (2026-27)

Map of Assumption Parish School
Assumption Parish School
Gr: NS-8 | 309 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
4709 Mattis Road
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 487-6520
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Map of Barstow School
Barstow School
Gr: NS-12 | 614 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
11511 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-4054
(1)
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John Burroughs School Photo
John Burroughs School
Gr: 7-12 | 664 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 19
755 S Price Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-4040
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Map of Mary Queen Of Peace School
Mary Queen Of Peace School
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
680 W Lockwood Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 961-2891
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MICDS (Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School) Photo
MICDS (Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School)
Gr: PK-12 | 1,236 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 3
101 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
(3)
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Map of Of St. Joseph
Of St. Joseph
Gr: K-8 | 228 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
518 N 11th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 232-7763
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Map of High SchoolF Epstein Hebrew Academy
High SchoolF Epstein Hebrew Academy
Gr: K-12 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Jewish
1138 N Warson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 994-6856
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Map of Islamic School Of Greater Kansas City
Islamic School Of Greater Kansas City
Gr: PK-12 | 208 students
Islamic
8505 E 99th St
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 763-0322
(1)
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Map of Nativity Of Mary School
Nativity Of Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
10021 E 36th Ter S
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 353-0284
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Map of St. Bridget Elementary School
St. Bridget Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students
Catholic
223 W Union St
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 257-4533
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Map of St. Gregory Barbarigo School
St. Gregory Barbarigo School
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
315 S Davis St
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 582-2462
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Map of St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
216 S Russell St
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-5360
(1)
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Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School Photo
Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School
Gr: K-8 | 131 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Jewish
348 S Mason Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 576-6177
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Map of Shiloh Christian School
Shiloh Christian School
Gr: 5-10 | 6 students
Christian
601 N Center St
Shelbina, MO 63468
(573) 853-4430
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Map of Ste Genevieve Du Bois School
Ste Genevieve Du Bois School
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Catholic
1575 N Woodlawn Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 821-4245
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Universal Academy Photo
Universal Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Islamic
10515 Grandview Road
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 965-0186
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Missouri?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Missouri include Mary Queen Of Peace School, Barstow School, and John Burroughs School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Missouri?
16 private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Missouri.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Missouri?
Missouri private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are religiously affiliated in Missouri?
81% of private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
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5,045
Students
$18,978
Avg. Tuition
25%
Students of Color
9:1
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