St. Joseph Catholic Academy Photo - Our Montessori Preschool offers 3 and 4 year olds the opportunity, under the watchful eye of a certified Montessori Instructor, to work at their own pace toward important developmental milestones while building academic and social skills.

Top 5 Best Springfield Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 private schools serving 3,896 students in Springfield, MO (there are 65 public schools, serving 23,772 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Springfield, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Springfield, MO include Greenwood Laboratory School, Immaculate Conception School and New Covenant Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
62% of private schools in Springfield, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Springfield Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Greenwood Laboratory School
(3)
Missouri State University, 901 S. National
Springfield, MO 65897
(417) 836-5124
Grades: K-12
| 399 students
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
3555a S Fremont Ave
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 881-7000
Grades: PK-8
| 521 students
New Covenant Academy
New Covenant Academy Photo - Academic Excellence from start to finish including dual credit courses in high school. This picture is a dual credit Anatomy and Physiology class.
(Christian)
(7)
3304 South Cox Ave
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 887-9848
Grades: PK-12
| 768 students
St. Joseph Catholic Academy
St. Joseph Catholic Academy Photo - Our Montessori Preschool offers 3 and 4 year olds the opportunity, under the watchful eye of a certified Montessori Instructor, to work at their own pace toward important developmental milestones while building academic and social skills.
(Catholic)
(1)
515 W Scott Street
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 866-0667
Grades: PK-8
| 79 students
Springfield Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2340 S Eastgate Ave
Springfield, MO 65809
(417) 887-8817
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Springfield Lutheran School
Springfield Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
2852 S Dayton Ave
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 883-5717
Grades: NS-8
| 179 students
The Summit Preparatory School
The Summit Preparatory School Photo
Alternative School
(2)
202 E. Walnut Lawn St.
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 869-8077
Grades: PK-12
| 171 students
Capstone: An Acton Academy
Special Program Emphasis
4415 E. Sunshine St.
Springfield, MO 65809
(417) 221-6789
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Christian Schools Of Springfield
(Christian)
(1)
2660 N Grant Ave
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 831-0150
Grades: PK-7
| 105 students
Dayspring Christian School
(Christian)
2157 N Prospect Ave
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 869-6095
Grades: PK-12
| 182 students
Developmental Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2020 E Battlefield St
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 883-7118
Grades: PK-K
| 97 students
Discovery Garden Montessori
Discovery Garden Montessori Photo - Grace & Courtesy Lessons provided to all students. We help students identify emotions and provide tools to regulate them.
Montessori School
1515 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 631-4590
Grades: PK-4
| 87 students
Grace Classical Academy
(Christian)
(4)
2438 E Cherry
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 877-7910
Grades: PK-12
| 232 students
Greene Co. Youth Academy
Alternative School
1111 N Robberson Ave
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 829-6399
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Infinity Academy
Special Education School
1613 W Elfindale St
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 861-8977
Grades: 5-11
| 18 students
Kingswood Programs
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2401 S Lone Pine Ave
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 881-6363
Grades: PK-K
| 99 students
Lakeland Regional School
Special Education School
440 S. Market Ave.
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 202-0198
Grades: Inquire with school
| 103 students
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
(1)
531 S Jefferson Ave
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 866-5038
Grades: PK-8
| 240 students
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School
(Catholic)
2200 W Republic Rd
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 887-6054
Grades: PK-8
| 193 students
Springfield Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
704 S Belview Ave
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 862-0833
Grades: K-9
| 16 students
U.school
Alternative School
425 W Mcdaniel St Ste 160
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 425-6869
Grades: Inquire with school
| 20 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Springfield, Missouri

Springfield, Missouri Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2850 N Park Ave
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 865-9875
Grades: PK-11
| 24 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Springfield, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Springfield, MO include Greenwood Laboratory School, Immaculate Conception School and New Covenant Academy.
How many private schools are located in Springfield, MO?
21 private schools are located in Springfield, MO.
How diverse are private schools in Springfield, MO?
Springfield, MO private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Springfield, MO go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Springfield, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Springfield, MO?
62% of private schools in Springfield, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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