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Valley Park Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 306 students in Valley Park, MO, 29% of all K-12 students in Valley Park, MO are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
50% of private schools in Valley Park, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Valley Park Private Schools (2026-27)

Apprende Private School Photo
Apprende Private School
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students
436B Valley School Drive
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-5485
(3)
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Map of Sacred Heart Elementary School
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students
Catholic
12 Ann Ave
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-3824
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Valley Park, MO Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
306
Students
-10.0% (-34 students) 10-yr
$5,200
Avg. Tuition
2%
Students of Color
-33.3% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-11.1% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Valley Park)
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
663 Schools
# Students
306 Students
119,555 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearValley Park, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025153194179
2024153190172
2023154185174
2022171196185
2021171192180
2020171183171
2019198184175
2018198183172
2017183190180
2016340188178
2015340180167
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% Students of Color
2%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearValley Park, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20252%20%34%
20242%21%34%
20234%20%33%
20221%18%33%
20211%18%32%
20201%19%32%
20197%18%31%
20187%18%31%
20174%21%32%
20163%21%32%
20153%20%32%
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0.44
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearValley Park, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20250.440.550.65
20240.440.560.65
20230.430.540.65
20220.330.520.64
20210.330.520.64
20200.330.520.64
20190.390.500.63
20180.390.500.63
20170.190.460.61
20160.180.460.61
20150.180.450.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
283 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearValley Park, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20252%4%5%
20242%4%5%
20231%3%5%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%2%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearValley Park, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20232%3%9%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%9%
20201%3%9%
20194%3%8%
20184%3%8%
20172%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
7,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearValley Park, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20191%7%7%
20181%7%7%
20171%7%7%
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# White Students
211 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
69%
62%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearValley Park, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202569%62%52%
202469%62%52%
202371%64%52%
202280%66%54%
202180%66%54%
202080%66%54%
201976%68%56%
201876%68%56%
201790%71%58%
201691%71%58%
201591%72%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
90 Students
27,521 Students
% of Others Students
30%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearValley Park, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202529%23%26%
202429%23%26%
202326%23%25%
202219%21%25%
202119%21%25%
202019%21%24%
201918%19%24%
201818%19%23%
20176%18%22%
20166%17%22%
20156%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
19 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearValley Park, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202516:112:111:1
202416:112:111:1
202318:113:111:1
202249:113:111:1
202149:113:111:1
202049:113:112:1
201915:112:112:1
201815:113:112:1
201716:112:112:1
201618:112:112:1
201518:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearValley Park, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202599%56%55%
202499%55%54%
202399%55%54%
202299%55%54%
202199%55%54%
202099%56%54%
201999%54%53%
201899%53%53%
201799%53%53%
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
15 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearValley Park, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202521513
202421412
202321311
202221411
202121511
202021511
201921411
201821311
201721310
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Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
26

ACT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearValley Park, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025292626
2024292626
2023292626
2022292626
2021292626
2020292625
2019292625
2018292625
2017292625
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,200
$12,905

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearValley Park, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025$5,200$13,089$15,012
2024$5,200$11,380$13,254
2023$5,200$10,498$12,626
2022$5,200$10,411$12,187
2021$5,200$10,172$11,800
2020$5,200$10,089$11,512
2019$5,200$9,711$11,293
2018$5,200$9,659$11,017
2017$5,200$9,528$10,708
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Average % on Financial Aid
50%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearValley Park, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202550%36%34%
202450%36%34%
202350%36%34%
202250%35%33%
202150%35%33%
202050%34%32%
201950%33%31%
201850%33%30%
201750%32%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,600
$5,896

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2017-2025)

YearValley Park, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025$2,600$6,130$7,073
2024$2,600$6,030$6,930
2023$2,600$4,774$6,469
2022$2,600$4,778$6,289
2021$2,600$7,188$6,055
2020$2,600$7,387$5,921
2019$2,600$7,583$5,795
2018$2,600$7,540$5,456
2017$2,600$7,202$5,319
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Valley Park, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Valley Park, MO include Sacred Heart Elementary School and Apprende Private School.
How many private schools are located in Valley Park?
2 private schools are located in Valley Park.
What percentage of students in Valley Park go to private school?
29% of all K-12 students in Valley Park are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Valley Park?
50% of private schools in Valley Park are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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