Best Audrain County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 445 students in Audrain County, MO (there are 13 public schools, serving 3,298 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
67% of private schools in Audrain County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Audrain County Private Schools (2026)

Missouri Military Academy Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 193 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 25
All-boys
204 N Grand St
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
(1)
Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
Catholic
401 E Kellett St
Martinsburg, MO 65264
(573) 492-6283
St. Brendan School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
620 S Clark Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-2443

Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
445 Students
119,577 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
44 Teachers
9,941 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
56%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
1291
Average ACT score
19
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,250
$12,905
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$18,439
$5,896
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
86%
Average Endowment Size
$49 million
$24.88 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
283 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
5%
# Black Students
4 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
325 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
73%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
61 Students
27,543 Students
% of Others Students
14%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
25 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Audrain County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Audrain County, MO include Missouri Military Academy and St. Joseph Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Audrain County?
3 private schools are located in Audrain County.
What percentage of students in Audrain County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Audrain County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Audrain County?
67% of private schools in Audrain County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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