For the 2025 school year, there are 8 blue ribbon private high schools serving 3,902 students in Missouri.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Missouri include Chaminade College Prep School, Heart Of America Christian Academy, and St. Joseph's Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is lower than the Missouri private high school average acceptance rate of 87%.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked Missouri Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2025)
School
Location
Students
Year
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)
425 S. Lindbergh Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 993-4400
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 993-4400
815 students
Year: 2016
Heart Of America Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
7600 Blue Ridge
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 356-6380
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 356-6380
281 students
Year: 2016
Lutheran High School North
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5401 Lucas And Hunt Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 389-3100
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 389-3100
279 students
Year: 1992
Nerinx Hall High School
All-girls (Catholic)
530 E Lockwood Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 968-1505
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 968-1505
589 students
Year: 2015
St. Joseph's Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
2307 S Lindbergh Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 394-4333
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 394-4333
529 students
Year: 1993
4970 Oakland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 531-0330
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 531-0330
968 students
Year: 2015
341 S Sappington Road
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 984-2800
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 984-2800
420 students
Year: 2002
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Missouri?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Missouri include Chaminade College Prep School, Heart Of America Christian Academy, and St. Joseph's Academy.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Missouri?
8 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Missouri.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in Missouri?
Missouri blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 23%.
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