2026 lists
The highest-graded schools of this kind in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. Top 14 of 14 schools.
#1 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic schools in Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO
#2 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Sikeston
Sikeston, MO
#3 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–5
The largest Catholic school in Joplin
Joplin, MO
#4 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Jackson
Jackson, MO
#5 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 71% of Catholic schools in Missouri
Campbell, MO
#6 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic schools in Missouri
Portageville, MO
#7 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Pierce City since at least 2011
Pierce City, MO
#8 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
Serving families in Springfield since at least 2011
Springfield, MO
#9 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chaffee since at least 2011
Chaffee, MO
#10 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Kelso since at least 2011
Kelso, MO
#11 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 34% since 2011–12
Springfield, MO
#12 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 21% since 2015–16
Springfield, MO
#13 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 2 Catholic schools in Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau, MO
#14 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Catholic school in Springfield
Springfield, MO
Grades compare each school's official facts, such as class size, how long it has served families and where graduates go, with similar schools. They're a starting point: visit, ask questions and trust what you see.