For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 100 students in Benton, MO (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,101 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Benton, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Benton, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Benton, MO (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Denis School
(Catholic)
105 N. Winchester
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3017
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3017
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Benton)
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
100 Students
119,656 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6 Teachers
9,929 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
56%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,850
$12,879
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
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
n/a
7,605 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
56 Students
73,094 Students
% White Students
56%
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
44 Students
27,369 Students
% of Others Students
44%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Benton, MO?
1 private schools are located in Benton, MO.
What percentage of students in Benton go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Benton are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Benton?
100% of private schools in Benton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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