St. Pius X High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MO School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 298 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,339
Acceptance rate: 97%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Pius X High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Pius X High School
9	76
10	75
11	71
12	76

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1959

Colors

Navy Blue, Gold

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

298 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 21%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

14 students

Number of AP Courses

10 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Khaki shorts or pants, plaid skirt, polo shirts

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,339

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Tuition Notes

Financial aid and scholarships are available for all families.

% on Financial Aid

75%

Acceptance Rate

97%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Breanna Bannes '15

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$2 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

DanceFootball

GolfSoccer

SoftballTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

WeightliftingWrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Art GuildTheatre

School Notes

St. Pius X High School is a Catholic community dedicated to the education of the whole person in an environment where extraordinary care and concern for the individual is ordinary.
The Catholic learning community of St. Pius X High School strives to maintain a recognized excellence in all its educational programs and services. It strives to impart Christian ethical principles of living to students which prepare them to be productive and contributing members of this democratic society.
The members of the St. Pius X High School community seek to challenge each other individually to aim toward high expectations in life, to learn the academic maximum, and to develop personally in Christian maturity, societal skills, responsibility, and decision making.
This means that each member of the high school community shares in the common responsibility for spiritual, intellectual, and cultural growth, aspiring to excellence at all levels.
Faculty and students engage in active, applied, and interactive learning, devote time together in the quest of knowledge and skills, respect and assist one another in meeting high expectations and strive to exemplify Christ`s teaching in their living, learning, and serving together as a faith community.

School Motto: Extraordinary Education Today, Exceptional Leaders Tomorrow
School Mascot: Sir Robert Of Lancerlot

St. Pius X High School is a Catholic community dedicated to the education of the whole person in an environment where extraordinary care and concern for the individual is ordinary.
The Catholic learning community of St. Pius X High School strives to maintain a recognized excellence in all its educational programs and services. It strives to impart Christian ethical principles of living to students which prepare them to be productive and contributing members of this democratic society.
The members of the St. Pius X High School community seek to challenge each other individually to aim toward high expectations in life, to learn the academic maximum, and to develop personally in Christian maturity, societal skills, responsibility, and decision making.
This means that each member of the high school community shares in the common responsibility for spiritual, intellectual, and cultural growth, aspiring to excellence at all levels.
Faculty and students engage in active, applied, and interactive learning, devote time together in the quest of knowledge and skills, respect and assist one another in meeting high expectations and strive to exemplify Christ`s teaching in their living, learning, and serving together as a faith community.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Pius X High School cost?

St. Pius X High School's tuition is approximately $10,339 for private students.

What schools are St. Pius X High School often compared to?

St. Pius X High School is often viewed alongside schools like Twin City Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Pius X High School?

The acceptance rate of St. Pius X High School is 97%, which is higher than the national average of 86%.

What sports does St. Pius X High School offer?

St. Pius X High School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. St. Pius X High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for most sports offered.

What is St. Pius X High School's ranking?

St. Pius X High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for St. Pius X High School?

The application deadline for St. Pius X High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 7/24/2015

Very good school, had 5 sisters and three Brothers including my self total of 9 Graduated from st pius. History speaks better than words about the school. God bless you. Class of 83 Joe C. Gulf breeze fl

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Missouri is $12,298 for elementary schools and $15,122 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Missouri is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).