For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private high schools with special program emphasis serving 1,877 students in Missouri.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private high schools in Missouri include Thomas Jefferson School, The Barstow School, and Providence Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is lower than the Missouri private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.
Top Ranked Missouri ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11511 State Line
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 277-0365
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 277-0365
Gr: K-12 | 861 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
800 Buckley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 842-6846
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 842-6846
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Charles Christian Home Educators
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
709 Crestview Drive
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 240-4412
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 240-4412
Gr: K-12 | 388 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
4100 S Lindbergh Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 843-4151
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 843-4151
Gr: 7-12 | 75 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Capstone: An Acton Academy
Special Program Emphasis
4415 E. Sunshine St.
Springfield, MO 65809
(417) 221-6789
Springfield, MO 65809
(417) 221-6789
Gr: PK-12 Tuition listed
Greenpark Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
4531 Hwy 30
Robertsville, MO 63072
(636) 582-0571
Robertsville, MO 63072
(636) 582-0571
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students Sports: 7
Missouri Torah Institute
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
1809 Clarkson Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 778-1896
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 778-1896
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students
8929 Holmes Road
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-3567
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-3567
Gr: PK-12 | 273 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Missouri?
The top ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Missouri include Thomas Jefferson School, The Barstow School, and Providence Academy.
How many private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Missouri?
8 private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Missouri.
How diverse are private high schools with special program emphasis in Missouri?
Missouri private high schools with special program emphasis are approximately 64% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 22%.
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