The average private school acceptance rate in Missouri is 89% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Missouri is City Academy, with an acceptance rate of 28%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 28%
90%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 77%
Most Selective Private Schools in Missouri (2024-25)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Grades: PK-6
4175 N Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 382-0085
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 382-0085
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Grades: PK-12
3401 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 781-5124
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 781-5124
Rank: #33.
A Growing Place Montessori School
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-K
7001 Forsyth Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(131) 435-1854
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(131) 435-1854
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: 7-12
755 S Price Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-4040
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-4040
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: PK-12
101 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
Rank: #66.
New City School![New City School Photo]( "New City School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-6
5209 Waterman Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-6411
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-6411
Rank: #77.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-8
4041 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-8614
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-8614
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-11
723 Horine Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 7-12
800 Maryville Centre Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 997-2900
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 997-2900
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-K
8390 Latty Ave
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 524-4272
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 524-4272
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
10015 Lance Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 867-6564
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 867-6564
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 7-12
204 N Grand St
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Rank: #1313.
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Grades: K-12
11511 State Line
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 277-0365
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 277-0365
Rank: #1414.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-6
400 De Mun Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 725-4999
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 725-4999
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Chaminade College Prep School![Chaminade College Prep School Photo - 2015 Senior House Captains]( "Chaminade College Prep School Photo - 2015 Senior House Captains")
All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 6-12
425 S. Lindbergh Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 993-4400
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 993-4400
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Heart Of America Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
7600 Blue Ridge
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 356-6380
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 356-6380
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
MAP St. Louis
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 7-12
3840 Washington Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 391-2994
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 391-2994
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
7019 North Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 436-6228
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 436-6228
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-6
1515 Bennett Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 821-6270
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 821-6270
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
St. Joseph's Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 9-12
2307 S Lindbergh Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 394-4333
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 394-4333
Rank: #2121.
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Grades: 9-12
4389 Lindell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 533-8513
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 533-8513
Rank: #2222.
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: PK-12
11050 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 429-7070
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 429-7070
Rank: #23 - 4523. - 45.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
505 St. Joseph Lane
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 534-5099
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 534-5099
Rank: #23 - 4523. - 45.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-6
14000 Ladue Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-7150
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-7150
Rank: #23 - 4523. - 45.
Child Of God Lutheran School![Child Of God Lutheran School Photo]( "Child Of God Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-8
650 Salt Lick Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 970-7080
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 970-7080
Rank: #23 - 4523. - 45.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
4600 Christian Fellowship Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-8565
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-8565
Rank: #23 - 4523. - 45.
Faith Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
751 Worley Dr
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-1817
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-1817
Rank: #23 - 4523. - 45.
First Baptist Christian Academy-troy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-8
1000 Elm Tree Rd
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-5967
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-5967
Rank: #23 - 4523. - 45.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
1483 82nd Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 432-7396
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 432-7396
Rank: #23 - 4523. - 45.
Lutheran High School North
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 6-12
5401 Lucas And Hunt Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 389-3100
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 389-3100
Rank: #23 - 4523. - 45.
Lynwood Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
2935 Lynwood Hills Dr
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-8333
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-8333
Rank: #23 - 4523. - 45.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-8
5911 MO-94
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 329-1096
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 329-1096
Rank: #23 - 4523. - 45.
Montessori Lab School at Grand Center
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-6
3854 Washington Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 833-5330
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 833-5330
Rank: #23 - 4523. - 45.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
4311 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 782-4114
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 782-4114
Rank: #23 - 4523. - 45.
New Life Academy - St Louis![New Life Academy - St Louis Photo]( "New Life Academy - St Louis Photo")
(Pentecostal)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
11570 Mark Twain Ln
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 291-4181
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 291-4181
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Missouri average private schools acceptance rate?
The Missouri average private schools acceptance rate is 89% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private schools in Missouri?
The top ranked private schools in Missouri include City Academy, Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School and A Growing Place Montessori School.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Missouri?
The most selective private high school in Missouri is Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School, with an acceptance rate of 28%. The most selective private elementary school is City Academy, with an acceptance rate of 28%.
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