Missouri Private Schools By Tuition Cost

The average private school tuition in Missouri is $12,016 per year (2026-27).
The private elementary school average tuition cost is $11,849 per year and the private high school average is $14,513 per year.
The private school with the lowest tuition cost is Abm Ministries-lighthouse Christian Academy, with a tuition of $1,750.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # MO Schools Ranked: 177
  • Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,750–$3,806
  • MO School Avg.: $12,016
  • National School Avg.: $11,246

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # MO Schools Ranked: 177
  • Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,750–$3,806
  • MO School Avg.: $12,016
  • National School Avg.: $11,246

Missouri Median Tuition Cost (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025.

Total Growth: +53.2% (+$2,780 since 2016)

Show school map — Missouri (tuition range: $1,750–$3,806, avg $12,016)
Tuition Cost Range: $1,750 $4,523 Avg. Tuition Cost: $3,390

Missouri Private Schools By Tuition Cost (2026-27)

Map of Abm Ministries-lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 37 students
All-boys
RR 3 Box 34725
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-2025
Map of Faith Walk Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students
Sports: 7
Christian
514 Fox St
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 327-5752
(1)
Map of St. Denis School
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
105 N. Winchester
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3017
Map of Round Grove Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
877 Highway UU
Miller, MO 65707
(417) 452-2324
(1)
Map of Bishop Hogan Memorial School
Gr: K-8 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
1114 Trenton St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-0705
Map of 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
Hope Christian Academy Photo
Gr: 3-12 | 7 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
30 Triangle Dr.
Sainte Genevieve, MO 63670
(573) 883-8984
(3)
Map of Dayspring Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 182 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
2157 N Prospect Ave
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 869-6095
Map of Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
Catholic
300 South Hope Street
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-5013
Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
218 North Main Street
Freistatt, MO 65654
(417) 235-5931
Map of Neosho Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
903 W South St
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-1941
(1)
Troy Holiness School Photo
#11(T11–T12)Troy Holiness School
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students
Methodist
1220 Main St
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-7725
Map of Springfield Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy
Gr: K-9 | 16 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
704 S Belview Ave
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 862-0833
Map of Washington Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
210 High St
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 239-5144
Map of First Baptist Christian Academy-troy
Gr: K-8 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
1000 Elm Tree Rd
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-5967
Map of Johnson County Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
401 S Walnut St
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3307
(1)
Holy Cross School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
121 N Quincy Ave
Kansas City, MO 64123
(816) 231-8874
Map of Heart Of America Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Pentecostal
7600 Blue Ridge
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 356-6380
Map of Hillcrest Sda School
Gr: K-9 | 38 students
Seventh Day Adventist
9777 Grandview Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 993-1807
Immaculate Conception School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 877 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
2089 Hanley Road
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 561-4450
Map of Seton Regional Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 255 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
#1 Seton Court
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 946-6716
Map of Mountain Grove Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
1301b N Hovis St
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-6422
(4)
Twin City Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
723 Horine Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
(1)
City Academy Photo
#24(T24–T25)City Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 8
4175 N Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 382-0085
Prescott SDA School Photo
#24(T24–T25)Prescott SDA School
Gr: K-8 | 18 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
1405 Weisenborn Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 866-3041
(1)
Map of Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
111 N 8th St
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-5836
Map of Maranatha Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
200 Acorn Dr
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573) 336-5972
(2)
St. Frances Cabrini Academy Photo
Gr: K-8 | 192 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
3022 Oregon Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 776-0883
St. Louis Catholic Academy Photo
Gr: K-8 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
4720 Carter Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 389-0401
(2)
Map of St. Cletus School
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
2721 Zumbehl Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(314) 640-9556
Map of Westside Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students
Baptist
801 Historic 66 W
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 774-2015
(1)
College Park Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-8 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Seventh Day Adventist
1114 College Park Dr
Columbia, MO 65203
(209) 499-4147
Map of Timothy Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
301 SW Wyatt Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 228-5300
(1)
Map of Visitation Inter-parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
105 North Coffey Street
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3375
(1)
Map of Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
110 Thompson Drive
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-6684
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Missouri average private schools tuition?
The Missouri average private schools tuition is $12,016 for 2026-27.
What are the private schools with the lowest tuition cost in Missouri?
The top ranked private schools in Missouri include Abm Ministries-lighthouse Christian Academy, Faith Walk Academy and St. Denis School.
What is private high school and private elementary school with lowest tuition cost in Missouri?
The private high school with lowest tuition cost in Missouri is Abm Ministries-lighthouse Christian Academy, with a tuition of $1750. The private elementary school with lowest tuition cost is Abm Ministries-lighthouse Christian Academy, with a tuition of $1750.

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