For the 2026 school year, there are 8 blue ribbon private high schools serving 3,955 students in Missouri.
The top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Missouri include Chaminade College Prep School, St. Louis University High School, and Nerinx Hall High School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Missouri private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and .
Top-Ranked Missouri Blue Ribbon 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4970 Oakland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 531-0330
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 531-0330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,000 students Avg. class size: 250 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 109 Blue Ribbon year: 2015 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chaminade College Prep School ![Chaminade College Prep School Photo - 2015 Senior House Captains]( "Chaminade College Prep School Photo - 2015 Senior House Captains")
All-boys (Catholic)
425 S. Lindbergh Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 993-4400
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 993-4400
Gr: 6-12 | 836 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 31 Blue Ribbon year: 2016 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heart Of America Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
7600 Blue Ridge
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 356-6380
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 356-6380
Gr: NS-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 15 students Blue Ribbon year: 2016 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lutheran High School North ![Lutheran High School North Photo]( "Lutheran High School North Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5401 Lucas And Hunt Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 389-3100
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 389-3100
Gr: 6-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 14 Blue Ribbon year: 1992 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nerinx Hall High School
All-girls (Catholic)
530 E Lockwood Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 968-1505
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 968-1505
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Avg. class size: 19 students Blue Ribbon year: 2015 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph's Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
2307 S Lindbergh Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 394-4333
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 394-4333
Gr: 9-12 | 529 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 12 Blue Ribbon year: 1993 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
341 S Sappington Road
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 984-2800
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 984-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 Blue Ribbon year: 2002 Tuition listed
514 Fox St
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 327-5752
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 327-5752
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Missouri?
The top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Missouri include Chaminade College Prep School, St. Louis University High School, and Nerinx Hall High School.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Missouri?
8 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Missouri.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in Missouri?
Missouri blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 23%.
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