Best Wayne County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 88 students in Wayne County, MO (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,554 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Wayne County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

Private Schools in Wayne County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
RR 3 Box 34725
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-2025
Gr: 5-12 | 15 students Avg. class size: 37 students Tuition listed
Victory Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Rt 341
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-4198
Gr: K-11 | 16 students

Overview

This County (Wayne County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
88 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
11 Teachers
9,929 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Average Class Size
37 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,750
$12,879

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
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
2 Students
7,605 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
76 Students
73,094 Students
% White Students
86%
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
10 Students
27,369 Students
% of Others Students
12%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Wayne County, MO?
2 private schools are located in Wayne County, MO.
What percentage of students in Wayne County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Wayne County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wayne County?
100% of private schools in Wayne County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).
Which private schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Wayne County include: Abm Ministries-lighthouse Christian Academy vs. Victory Baptist Academy

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