For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 118 students in Howard County, MO (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,364 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Howard County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Howard County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Howard County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Howard County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
205 N Howard St
New Franklin, MO 65274
(660) 848-2020
New Franklin, MO 65274
(660) 848-2020
Gr: 5-12 | 5 students
Overview
This County (Howard County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
118 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
10 Teachers
9,929 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
284 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
3,149 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,326 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
1 Student
7,605 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
115 Students
73,094 Students
% White Students
97%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1 Student
27,369 Students
% of Others Students
1%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Howard County, MO?
1 private schools are located in Howard County, MO.
What percentage of students in Howard County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Howard County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Howard County?
100% of private schools in Howard County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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