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Top 20 Best St. Louis County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 186 private schools serving 41,326 students in St. Louis County, MO (there are 276 public schools, serving 135,922 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in St.
Louis County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in St. Louis County, MO include Chaminade College Prep School, Christian Brothers College High School, and Cor Jesu Academy.
The average tuition cost is $16,421, which is higher than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $11,358.
64% of private schools in St. Louis County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked St. Louis County Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Forsyth School
Forsyth School Photo
(5)
6235 Wydown Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-4542
Grades: NS-6
| 385 students
Living Water Academy
Living Water Academy Photo - LWA participates in the annual See You at the Pole gathering every fourth Wednesday in September to pray and praise our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
(Christian)
(2)
17780 Mueller Road
Wildwood, MO 63038
(636) 324-7220
Grades: NS-12
| 333 students
Principia School
Principia School Photo
13201 Clayton Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 434-2100
Grades: PK-12
| 477 students
St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy
St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy Photo - Cultivating the confident learners and leaders our world is hungry for
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(6)
15800 Manchester Road
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 779-2325
Grades: NS-8
| 307 students
Academy Of Saint Louis
Academy Of Saint Louis Photo - Academy of St. Louis is Providing Hope, Promise & Opportunities for Students with Learning Challenges
Special Education School (Catholic)
(3)
505 St. Joseph Lane
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 534-5099
Grades: K-12
| 34 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
A Growing Place Montessori School
Montessori School
7001 Forsyth Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(131) 435-1854
Grades: PK-K
| 15 students
Al-salam Day School
(Islamic)
519 Weidman Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 394-8986
Grades: PK-12
| 333 students
Apprende Private School
Apprende Private School Photo - Apprende Private School "the learning advantage since 1981"
(3)
436B Valley School Drive
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-5485
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
Asa Christian Academy
Asa Christian Academy Photo - Welcome To ASA
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(2)
8390 Latty Ave
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 524-4272
Grades: PK-K
| 95 students
Ascension School
Ascension School Photo
(Catholic)
238 Santa Maria Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 532-1151
Grades: K-8
| 461 students
Assumption Parish School
(Catholic)
4709 Mattis Road
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 487-6520
Grades: NS-8
| 309 students
Chaminade College Prep School
Chaminade College Prep School Photo - 2015 Senior House Captains
All-boys (Catholic)
425 S. Lindbergh Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 993-4400
Grades: 6-12
| 815 students
Chaminade College Preparatory School
All-boys (Catholic)
425 S Lindbergh Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 993-4400
Grades: 6-12
| 832 students
Chesterfield Day School
Chesterfield Day School Photo - CDS students experience and solve real-world problems and then present their findings to authentic and meaningful audiences.
Montessori School
(6)
1100 White Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-9622
Grades: K-5
| 62 students
Chesterfield Montessori School
Chesterfield Montessori School Photo - Exterior
Montessori School
(7)
14000 Ladue Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-7150
Grades: NS-6
| n/a students
Christ Community Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8749 Watson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 961-6595
Grades: PK-4
| 290 students
Christ Community Lutheran School
Christ Community Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
110 W Woodbine Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-7774
Grades: NS-8
| 735 students
Christian Brothers College High School
Christian Brothers College High School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
1850 De La Salle Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 985-6095
Grades: 9-12
| 849 students
Community School
Community School Photo
(6)
900 Lay Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-0005
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Cor Jesu Academy
Cor Jesu Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
10230 Gravois Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 842-1546
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students
De Smet Jesuit High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
233 N New Ballas Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 567-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 645 students
Esther Miller Bais Yaakov
All-girls (Jewish)
700 North And South Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 863-9230
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Grace Chapel Lutheran School
Grace Chapel Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
10015 Lance Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 867-6564
Grades: PK-8
| 185 students
Green Park Lutheran School
Green Park Lutheran School Photo - ACCOMPLISHED St. Louis Science Fair is an initiative of the Academy of Science and sponsored by Monsanto and SunEdison. Spring 2014 there were over 2,500 top projects, representing 230 schools. 40 GP students progressed on to St. Louis Science Fair. The results? 22 Blue Ribbon 1st Place, 13 Red Ribbon 2nd Place, 5 Green Ribbon 3rd Place.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
4248 Green Park Road
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 544-4248
Grades: NS-8
| 285 students
Greenways Academy
Greenways Academy Photo - Welcome to our "quirky" little school We celebrate all learnersEducate, Motivate, Graduate
7253 Watson Rd PMB #2067
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 432-7534
Grades: 1-12
| 712 students
Holy Cross Academy
(Catholic)
8874 Pardee Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 842-2073
Grades: PK-8
| 546 students
Holy Cross Acadmey
(Catholic)
7748 Mackenzie Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 475-3436
Grades: PK-8
| 560 students
Holy Infant Elementary School
(Catholic)
248 New Ballwin Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 227-0802
Grades: PK-8
| 583 students
Holy Redeemer School
(Catholic)
341 E Lockwood Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-8989
Grades: PK-8
| 273 students
Immacolata School
(Catholic)
8910 Clayton Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63117
(314) 991-5700
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
Immanuel Lutheran School - Olivette
Immanuel Lutheran School - Olivette Photo - Our Core Values and how they intertwine with our Mission and Vision as a Christian school.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
9733 Olive Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 993-5004
Grades: NS-8
| 163 students
Incarnate Word Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
2788 Normandy Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 725-5850
Grades: 9-12
| 287 students
Incarnate Word Parish School
(Catholic)
13416 Olive Blvd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 576-5366
Grades: K-8
| 359 students
John Burroughs School
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.
755 S Price Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-4040
Grades: 7-12
| 660 students
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St. Louis County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3801 Nelson Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 261-1592
Grades: K-8
| 144 students
7001 Forsyth Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 863-3111
Grades: PK-8
| 58 students
74 Kearney St
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 845-8788
Grades: K-8
| 72 students
2100 Switzer Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 388-0468
Grades: PK-8
| 134 students
Hope Lutheran School-st Ann (Closed 2016)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
10701 Saint Cosmas Ln
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 429-0988
Grades: K-9
| 53 students
8646 Jennings Station Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 868-5541
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
4500 Washington St
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 921-0437
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
10014 Diamond Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 869-0515
Grades: K-8
| 131 students
4974 Heege Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 832-6432
Grades: K-8
| 154 students
4329 Dupage Dr
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 739-3123
Grades: PK-8
| 163 students
1414 Bellevue Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63117
(314) 781-2072
Grades: PK-8
| 130 students
631 Undercliff Dr
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 895-3600
Grades: K-8
| 144 students
800 Buckley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 892-7500
Grades: K-8
| 149 students
7401 Florissant Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 261-6011
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
8659 Olive Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 569-2929
Grades: PK-8
| 545 students
1720 Redman Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 741-1333
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in St. Louis County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in St. Louis County, MO include Chaminade College Prep School, Christian Brothers College High School, and Cor Jesu Academy.
How many private schools are located in St. Louis County?
186 private schools are located in St. Louis County.
How much do private schools cost in St. Louis County?
The average tuition cost is $16,421, which is higher than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $11,358.
How diverse are private schools in St. Louis County?
St. Louis County private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in St. Louis County go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in St. Louis County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in St. Louis County?
64% of private schools in St. Louis County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in St. Louis County are often viewed compared to one another?

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