Micds
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Missouri
Saint Louis, MO
A+Overall grade1,220 students9 students per teacher
Independent schools in Missouri
Nonreligious private schools with a regular or specialized program. 33 schools listed.
Largest independent schools
The Pembroke Hill School - Wornall Campus
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Missouri
Kansas City, MO
B+Overall grade1,045 students10 students per teacher
The Barstow School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Kansas City, MO
B+Overall grade714 students12 students per teacher
Greenwood Laboratory School
Independent school · Grades K–12
The largest independent school in Springfield
Springfield, MO
BOverall grade431 students14 students per teacher
Whitfield School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Saint Louis, MO
A+Overall grade407 students9 students per teacher
Community School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Saint Louis, MO
B+Overall grade305 students7 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in Joplin
Joplin, MO
A+Overall grade294 students9 students per teacher
St. Louis Modern Chinese School
Independent school · Grades K–12
One of 14 independent schools in Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO
B-Overall grade229 students
City Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Growing: enrollment up 52% since 2011–12
Saint Louis, MO
B+Overall grade182 students5 students per teacher
Missouri Military Academy
Independent school · Grades 7–12
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Mexico, MO
A+Overall gradeAll boys182 students6 students per teacher
The Wilson School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Clayton, MO
A-Overall grade147 students7 students per teacher
The Summit Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 16% since 2011–12
Springfield, MO
AOverall grade139 students8 students per teacher
Crossroads College Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Saint Louis, MO
A+Overall grade125 students6 students per teacher
Andrews Academy
Independent school · Grades K–8
The largest independent school in Lake Saint Louis
Lake Saint Louis, MO
B+Overall grade123 students5 students per teacher
Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Maryville, MO
B+Overall grade85 students7 students per teacher
City Garden School
Independent school · Grades K–7
The largest independent school in Columbia
Columbia, MO
B-Overall grade80 students32 students per teacher
Kansas City Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 83% of independent schools in Missouri
Kansas City, MO
A+Overall grade80 students6 students per teacher
City Garden School
Independent school · Grades K–7
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Columbia, MO
B+Overall grade77 students8 students per teacher
Kansas City Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 89% of independent schools in Missouri
Kansas City, MO
B+Overall grade77 students6 students per teacher
Lafayette Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 72% of independent schools in Missouri
Lake Saint Louis, MO
B+Overall grade77 students6 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Saint Louis, MO
A+Overall grade74 students4 students per teacher
Rohan Woods School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
The smallest classes of any independent school in Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO
A+Overall grade68 students3 students per teacher
Discovery School at the Center
Independent school · Ungraded
One of 5 independent schools in Springfield
Springfield, MO
BOverall grade58 students10 students per teacher
The Waldorf School of St. Louis
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 76% of independent schools in Missouri
Saint Louis, MO
AOverall grade56 students4 students per teacher
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