For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,545 students in Buchanan County, MO (there are , serving 12,141 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Buchanan County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Buchanan County, MO include Prescott SDA School, Of St. Joseph, and St. Francis Xavier School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
80% of private schools in Buchanan County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Buchanan County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Of St. Joseph
(Catholic)
518 N 11th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 232-7763
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 232-7763
Gr: K-8 | 228 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
1405 Weisenborn Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 866-3041
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 866-3041
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
2614 Seneca St
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 232-4911
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 232-4911
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Christian School![St. Joseph Christian School Photo - Champion Academic Teams]( "St. Joseph Christian School Photo - Champion Academic Teams")
(Christian)
5401 Gene Field Road
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1555
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1555
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop LeBlond High School![Bishop LeBlond High School Photo]( "Bishop LeBlond High School Photo")
(Catholic)
3529 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1629
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1629
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
St. James School
(Catholic)
120 Michigan Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 238-0281
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 238-0281
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph KinderCare![St. Joseph KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "St. Joseph KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
3107 Cook Rd.
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 364-5685
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 364-5685
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4715 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1118
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1118
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Avg. class size: 18 students
South Park Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
4405 S. 22nd St.
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 232-6424
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 232-6424
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Buchanan County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Patrick School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
1813 S 12th Street
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 232-9001
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 232-9001
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Buchanan County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Buchanan County, MO include Prescott SDA School, Of St. Joseph, and St. Francis Xavier School.
How many private schools are located in Buchanan County?
10 private schools are located in Buchanan County.
How diverse are private schools in Buchanan County?
Buchanan County private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Buchanan County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Buchanan County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Buchanan County?
80% of private schools in Buchanan County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Buchanan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Buchanan County include: Prescott SDA School vs. Children First School, Bishop LeBlond High School vs. St. Joseph Christian School, South Park Christian Academy vs. St. Joseph Christian School
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