St. Theodore School Photo - St. Theodore School

Best Wentzville Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,440 students in Wentzville, MO (there are 15 public schools, serving 12,182 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Wentzville, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Wentzville, MO include St. Theodore School, Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville, and St. Patrick School.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
83% of private schools in Wentzville, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Wentzville Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville
Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville Photo - Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville, MO
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
632 E Hwy N
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 639-9887
Gr: NS-8 | 548 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
701 S Church St
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 332-9913
Gr: PK-8 | 467 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Theodore School
St. Theodore School Photo - St. Theodore School
(Catholic)
(2)
5059 Highway P
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 639-1385
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Avg. class size: 19 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1513 Wentzville Parkway
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-5991
Gr: NS-PK
Linc Family Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
9 Love Park Ln
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 332-5127
Gr: K | 7 students
St. Joseph School-josephville
(Catholic)
1410 Josephville Rd
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 332-5672
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Wentzville)
This State (MO)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,440 Students
119,985 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
80 Teachers
9,957 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
56%
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,100
$12,891
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$5,896
Average Acceptance Rate
60%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
283 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
10 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
827 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
57%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
594 Students
27,658 Students
% of Others Students
41%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Wentzville, MO?
The top-ranked private schools in Wentzville, MO include St. Theodore School, Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville, and St. Patrick School.
How many private schools are located in Wentzville?
6 private schools are located in Wentzville.
How diverse are private schools in Wentzville?
Wentzville private schools are approximately 4% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Wentzville go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Wentzville are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wentzville?
83% of private schools in Wentzville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Wentzville are often viewed compared to one another?

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