For the 2025-26 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 in Audrain County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Audrain County, MO include St. Joseph Elementary School and Missouri Military Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private schools in Audrain County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Audrain County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
204 N Grand St
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Gr: 7-12 | 193 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
401 E Kellett St
Martinsburg, MO 65264
(573) 492-6283
Martinsburg, MO 65264
(573) 492-6283
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
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(Catholic)
620 S Clark Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-2443
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-2443
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Audrain County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Audrain County, MO include St. Joseph Elementary School and Missouri Military Academy.
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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