Heritage Academy Photo - 2016-2017

Best Missouri Alternative Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 27 alternative private schools serving 1,138 students in Missouri.
The top ranked alternative private schools in Missouri include The Lead School and The Summit Preparatory School.
30% of alternative private schools in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Top Ranked Missouri Alternative Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The College School
The College School Photo
Alternative School
(8)
7825 Big Bend Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-9355
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
The Lead School
Alternative School
(1)
1610 Willott Rd.
Saint Charles, MO 63376
(636) 447-5100
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
The Summit Preparatory School
The Summit Preparatory School Photo
Alternative School
(2)
202 E. Walnut Lawn St.
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 869-8077
Grades: PK-12
| 171 students
Academy At Boys & Girls Town
Alternative School
4753 S Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 481-9121
Grades: 4
| n/a students
Ace Learning Centers
Alternative School
10075 Lewis & Clark Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 869-2545
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Artcare
Alternative School
803 Lafayette Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 412-5304
Grades: K-5
| 19 students
Artstech
Alternative School
1522 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 461-0201
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Calo (Change Academy At Lake Of The Ozarks)
Alternative School
130 Calo Ln
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573) 365-2221
Grades: 3-12
| 125 students
Cedar Falls School
Alternative School
(3)
19481 State Highway B
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 406-2505
Grades: 10
| 4 students
Dela Salle Education Center
Alternative School
3740 Forest Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 435-7046
Grades: 6-10
| 27 students
Ech School At Every Childs Hope
Alternative School
8240 Saint Charles Rock Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 593-2999
Grades: 2-12
| 46 students
EYC Academy
EYC Academy Photo
Alternative School
13718 Olive Blvd.
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 220-3344
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Great Circle Of St. James
Alternative School
(3)
13160 County Road 3610
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 899-7179
Grades: 2-12
| 86 students
Great Circle-tom Butterfield Campus
Alternative School
1126 E. Highway W W
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-9142
Grades: K-12
| 59 students
Greene Co. Youth Academy
Alternative School
1111 N Robberson Ave
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 829-6399
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
H.f. Epstein Hebrew Academy
Alternative School (Jewish)
8645 Old Bonhomme Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 994-7856
Grades: PK-8
| 75 students
Heritage Academy
Heritage Academy Photo - 2016-2017
Alternative School
2900 Barberry Ave
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-2252
Grades: K-12
| 89 students
Immanuel Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1001 Immanuel Dr
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2208
Grades: PK-K
| 59 students
Kvc Niles
Alternative School
1911 E 23rd St
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 895-4228
Grades: 1-10
| 22 students
Luc Boys School
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
(1)
296 Boys Ranch Rd
Lampe, MO 65681
(417) 779-5374
Grades: 4-12
| 20 students
Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School
Alternative School
800 University Dr
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-1233
Grades: K-6
| 136 students
Rolling Meadow Amish School
Alternative School (Amish)
24986 Us Hwy 65
Princeton, MO 64673
Grades: 1-8
| 8 students
Shepherdsfield School
Alternative School
777 Shepherdsfield Rd
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-1439
Grades: 8-12
| 3 students
Show-me Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
24302 Mahin Road
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5982
Grades: 3-12
| 28 students
Synergy Children's Center
Alternative School
1441 Ne Englewood Rd
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 741-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 14 students
Teen Harvest
Teen Harvest Photo - Boys and Staff
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
Co Rd 402
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-1080
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
U.school
Alternative School
425 W Mcdaniel St Ste 160
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 425-6869
Grades: Inquire with school
| 20 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Missouri?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Missouri include The Lead School and The Summit Preparatory School.
How many alternative private schools are located in Missouri?
27 alternative private schools are located in Missouri.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Missouri?
Missouri alternative private schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 20%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in Missouri?
30% of alternative private schools in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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