2026 lists
Private schools in Missouri with middle-school grades and the highest overall grades. Top 50 of 268 schools.
#25 Best Private Middle Schools in Missouri
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau, MO
#26 Best Private Middle Schools in Missouri
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 68% of Catholic schools in Missouri
Saint Charles, MO
#27 Best Private Middle Schools in Missouri
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 65% of Christian schools in Missouri
Columbia, MO
#28 Best Private Middle Schools in Missouri
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in Missouri
Tipton, MO
#29 Best Private Middle Schools in Missouri
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 98% of Christian schools in Missouri
Saint Louis, MO
#30 Best Private Middle Schools in Missouri
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Saint Louis since at least 2011
Saint Louis, MO
#31 Best Private Middle Schools in Missouri
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic schools in Missouri
Saint Charles, MO
#32 Best Private Middle Schools in Missouri
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Kansas City since at least 2011
Kansas City, MO
#33 Best Private Middle Schools in Missouri
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Sikeston
Sikeston, MO
#34 Best Private Middle Schools in Missouri
Independent school · Grades 6–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Saint Louis, MO
#35 Best Private Middle Schools in Missouri
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Saint Joseph
Saint Joseph, MO
#36 Best Private Middle Schools in Missouri
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic schools in Missouri
Kansas City, MO
#37 Best Private Middle Schools in Missouri
Parish school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic schools in Missouri
Saint Louis, MO
#38 Best Private Middle Schools in Missouri
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in Missouri
Villa Ridge, MO
#39 Best Private Middle Schools in Missouri
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 76% of Christian schools in Missouri
Affton, MO
#40 Best Private Middle Schools in Missouri
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Columbia
Columbia, MO
#41 Best Private Middle Schools in Missouri
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 73% of Christian schools in Missouri
Higginsville, MO
#42 Best Private Middle Schools in Missouri
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 79% of Catholic schools in Missouri
Clinton, MO
#43 Best Private Middle Schools in Missouri
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–10
Smaller classes than 68% of Christian schools in Missouri
Waynesville, MO
#44 Best Private Middle Schools in Missouri
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Kansas City since at least 2011
Kansas City, MO
#45 Best Private Middle Schools in Missouri
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 68% of Christian schools in Missouri
Hannibal, MO
#46 Best Private Middle Schools in Missouri
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Olivette since at least 2011
Olivette, MO
#47 Best Private Middle Schools in Missouri
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Kansas City since at least 2011
Kansas City, MO
#48 Best Private Middle Schools in Missouri
Independent Catholic school · Grades 4–8
Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools in Missouri
Saint Louis, 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.