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Missouri Private Schools By Tuition Cost

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The average private school tuition in Missouri is $11,351 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school average tuition cost is $11,074 per year and the private high school average is $14,229 per year.

The private school with the lowest tuition cost is Childrens House Montessori Of Columbia, with a tuition of $1,070.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MO Schools Ranked: 243
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,070–$3,075
MO School Avg.: $11,372
National School Avg.: $11,175

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MO Schools Ranked: 243
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,070–$3,075
MO School Avg.: $11,372
National School Avg.: $11,175

Missouri Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Total Growth: +43.4% (+$3,963 since 2015)

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Year	National avg	Missouri (MO) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$15,012	$13,089	▲ +$1,709	▲ +15.0%
2024	$13,254	$11,380	▲ +$882	▲ +8.4%
2023	$12,626	$10,498	▲ +$87	▲ +0.8%
2022	$12,187	$10,411	▲ +$239	▲ +2.3%
2021	$11,800	$10,172	▲ +$83	▲ +0.8%
2020	$11,512	$10,089	▲ +$378	▲ +3.9%
2019	$11,293	$9,711	▲ +$52	▲ +0.5%
2018	$11,017	$9,659	▲ +$131	▲ +1.4%
2017	$10,708	$9,528	▲ +$920	▲ +10.7%
2016	$10,356	$8,608	▼ -$518	▼ -5.7%
2015	$9,939	$9,126	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Tuition Cost Range: $1,070 $3,952 Avg. Tuition Cost: $2,814

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Missouri average private schools tuition?

The Missouri average private schools tuition is $11,351 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the lowest tuition cost in Missouri?

The top ranked private schools in Missouri include Childrens House Montessori Of Columbia, Windsor Street Montessori School and Heartland Christian Academy.

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 Heartland Christian Academy, with a tuition of $1620. The private elementary school with lowest tuition cost is Windsor Street Montessori School, with a tuition of $1150.

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