For the 2025 school year, there are 18 alternative private high schools serving 807 students in Missouri.
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Missouri include The Lead School and The Summit Preparatory School.
Top Ranked Missouri Alternative Private High Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1610 Willott Rd.
Saint Charles, MO 63376
(636) 447-5100
Saint Charles, MO 63376
(636) 447-5100
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
202 E. Walnut Lawn St.
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 869-8077
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 869-8077
Grades: PK-12
| 171 students
Ace Learning Centers
Alternative School
10075 Lewis & Clark Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 869-2545
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 869-2545
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Artstech
Alternative School
1522 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 461-0201
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
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573) 365-2221
Grades: 3-12
| 125 students
19481 State Highway B
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 406-2505
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
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
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 593-2999
Grades: 2-12
| 46 students
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Alternative School
13718 Olive Blvd.
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 220-3344
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 220-3344
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
13160 County Road 3610
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 899-7179
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
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
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 829-6399
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
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Alternative School
2900 Barberry Ave
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-2252
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-2252
Grades: K-12
| 89 students
Kvc Niles
Alternative School
1911 E 23rd St
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 895-4228
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 895-4228
Grades: 1-10
| 22 students
296 Boys Ranch Rd
Lampe, MO 65681
(417) 779-5374
Lampe, MO 65681
(417) 779-5374
Grades: 4-12
| 20 students
Shepherdsfield School
Alternative School
777 Shepherdsfield Rd
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-1439
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
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5982
Grades: 3-12
| 28 students
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All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
Co Rd 402
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-1080
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-1080
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private high schools in Missouri?
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Missouri include The Lead School and The Summit Preparatory School.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Missouri?
18 alternative private high schools are located in Missouri.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Missouri?
Missouri alternative private high schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 23%.
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