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Top 20 Best Missouri Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 38 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 15,155 students in Missouri. You can also find more schools membership associations in Missouri.

The private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Missouri include Chaminade College Prep School, John Burroughs School, and MICDS (Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School).

The average tuition cost is $24,013, which is higher than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $11,358.

42% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Villa Duchesne School Photo - Villa Duchesne Upper School (Girls, grades 7-12)

John Burroughs School Photo - In a rigorous curriculum, students learn creative problem solving, critical thinking, data-driven decision making and collaboration skills that will prepare them for active participation in a world with new challenges.

Chesterfield Day School Photo - CDS students experience and solve real-world problems and then present their findings to authentic and meaningful audiences.

Chaminade College Prep School Photo - 2015 Senior House Captains

Crossroads College Preparatory School Photo

Chesterfield Montessori School Photo - Exterior

The Fulton School Photo - The Fulton School offers high school athletics (MAC Conference), including volleyball, cross country, basketball, track, and golf.

Churchill Center & School Photo - Churchill Center & School, a nationally-recognized independent school for dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities, embodies their mission to give high potential children with learning disabilities the finest, individualized education and support they need to achieve success and return to a traditional classroom. Churchill provides research-based reading, writing and spelling instruction for students who are struggling with more traditional methods.

The St. Michael School Of Clayton Photo - The St. Michael School of Clayton supports each child in developing character,independence, strong academic skills and intellectual curiosity, which will result in a thinker who listens, an inquirer who negotiates, an inventor who collaborates, and an individual who believes in him or herself.

The Wilson School Photo - Since 1913, The Wilson School has excelled in reaching every student. Children thrive in deliberately small classes, with two full-time teachers in every grade. Wilson`s size, community, and innovation mean we can offer an excellent education, no matter the circumstances.

Columbia Independent School Photo - Columbia Independent School is a JK-12th grade college preparatory school with enrollment of almost 400 students. We look forward to having your child become a CIS Lion!

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