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

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 37 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 14,217 students in Missouri. You can also find more schools membership associations in Missouri.

The private elementary 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 $24,228, which is higher than the Missouri private elementary school average tuition cost of $11,290.

41% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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!

MICDS (Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School) Photo - Our Pre-K through 12th grade school offers numerous unique educational opportunities, resources, and a strong sense of community that only a Pre-K - 12th grade school can provide.

Rohan Woods School Photo - Our Early Childhood class (Age 2) watches as Ms. Sullivan creates the colors in the book they are reading-- MOUSE PAINT. "It was magic, one little kiddo said as red and blue made purple!"

Notre Dame De Sion Grade School Photo - At Notre Dame de Sion, we believe teaching to a range of learners transcends individualization of instruction and the provision of academic support. We believe that teaching to a range of learners grows out of the promotion of "the dignity of the human person and the love that God has for each person."

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

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

St. Paul's Episcopal Day School Photo - St. Paul's encourages social-emotional growth, character development, and leadership in all of our students as we provide one of the top academic educations in Kansas City.

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.

Chaminade College Prep School Photo - 2015 Senior House Captains

Crossroads College Preparatory School Photo

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

Chesterfield Montessori School Photo - Exterior

St. Joseph Christian School Photo - Champion Academic Teams

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