For the 2024-25 school year, there are 696 private schools serving 124,042 students in Missouri (there are 2,476 public schools, serving 892,246 students). 12% of all K-12 students in Missouri attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $11,290 for elementary schools and $13,686 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Missouri include Chaminade College Prep School, Christian Brothers College High School, and Cor Jesu Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 89% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 21% and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top Ranked Missouri Private Schools by County (2024-25)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Missouri?
The top-ranked private schools in Missouri include Chaminade College Prep School, Christian Brothers College High School, and Cor Jesu Academy.
How many private schools are located in Missouri?
There are 696 private schools are located in Missouri.
How much do private schools cost in Missouri?
The average private school tuition in Missouri is $11,290 for elementary schools and $13,686 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Missouri?
Approximately 21% of students in Missouri private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Missouri go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Missouri attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Missouri?
Which private schools in Missouri are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Missouri include: St. Paul Lutheran School vs. St. Joseph School, St. Johns Lutheran School vs. Holy Family School, Pike County Christian School vs. St. Clement School
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