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Buchanan County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,545 students in Buchanan County, MO (there are 35 public schools, serving 12,141 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).

The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 87%.

80% of private schools in Buchanan County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 10
# Students Served: 1,545
Average Tuition: $6,119
Average Class Size: 20 students
% Students of Color: 15%
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Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 10
# Students Served: 1,545
Average Tuition: $6,119
Average Class Size: 20 students
% Students of Color: 15%
View Buchanan County, MO School Trends

[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Buchanan County, Missouri

Buchanan County Private Schools (Closed)

St. Patrick School

Gr: PK-8 | 136 students

Catholic

1813 S 12th Street

Saint Joseph, MO 64503

(816) 232-9001

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Overview

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

113 Teachers

9,942 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Buchanan County Average	Missouri (MO) Average	National Average
2025	14:1	12:1	11:1
2024	14:1	12:1	11:1
2023	14:1	13:1	11:1
2022	15:1	13:1	11:1
2021	15:1	13:1	11:1
2020	15:1	13:1	12:1
2019	13:1	12:1	12:1
2018	13:1	13:1	12:1
2017	15:1	12:1	12:1
2016	15:1	12:1	12:1
2015	14:1	12:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

45%

56%

Average Class Size

20 students

16 students

Average Number of AP Courses

9 courses

15 courses

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,119

$11,372

Average % on Financial Aid

45%

36%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$30,000

$5,733

Average Acceptance Rate

98%

87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49

0.55

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Buchanan County Average	Missouri (MO) Average	National Average
2025	0.49	0.55	0.65
2024	0.49	0.56	0.65
2023	0.47	0.54	0.65
2022	0.46	0.52	0.64
2021	0.46	0.52	0.64
2020	0.46	0.52	0.64
2019	0.51	0.50	0.63
2018	0.51	0.50	0.63
2017	0.47	0.46	0.61
2016	0.47	0.46	0.61
2015	0.47	0.45	0.61

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# American Indian Students

8 Students

283 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

38 Students

3,147 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Buchanan County Average	Missouri (MO) Average	National Average
2025	2%	4%	5%
2024	2%	4%	5%
2023	3%	3%	5%
2022	3%	4%	4%
2021	3%	3%	4%
2020	3%	3%	4%
2019	2%	3%	4%
2018	2%	3%	4%
2017	1%	2%	4%
2016	1%	3%	4%
2015	1%	3%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

101 Students

5,325 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Buchanan County Average	Missouri (MO) Average	National Average
2025	6%	5%	9%
2024	6%	4%	9%
2023	5%	3%	9%
2022	4%	3%	8%
2021	4%	3%	9%
2020	4%	3%	9%
2019	5%	3%	8%
2018	5%	3%	8%
2017	3%	2%	8%
2016	3%	2%	8%
2015	3%	2%	8%

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# Black Students

25 Students

7,603 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Buchanan County Average	Missouri (MO) Average	National Average
2025	2%	6%	7%
2024	2%	7%	7%
2023	1%	7%	8%
2022	2%	6%	7%
2021	2%	7%	7%
2020	2%	7%	8%
2019	2%	7%	7%
2018	2%	7%	7%
2017	2%	7%	7%
2016	2%	7%	7%
2015	2%	7%	8%

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# White Students

1,081 Students

73,073 Students

% White Students

69%

62%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Buchanan County Average	Missouri (MO) Average	National Average
2025	69%	62%	52%
2024	69%	62%	52%
2023	70%	64%	52%
2022	70%	66%	54%
2021	70%	66%	54%
2020	70%	66%	54%
2019	65%	68%	56%
2018	65%	68%	56%
2017	68%	71%	58%
2016	68%	71%	58%
2015	69%	72%	58%

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# Hawaiian Students

4 Students

218 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

320 Students

27,593 Students

% of Others Students

20%

24%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Buchanan County Average	Missouri (MO) Average	National Average
2025	20%	23%	26%
2024	20%	23%	26%
2023	21%	23%	25%
2022	21%	21%	25%
2021	21%	21%	25%
2020	21%	21%	24%
2019	26%	19%	24%
2018	26%	19%	23%
2017	26%	18%	22%
2016	26%	17%	22%
2015	25%	16%	21%

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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

6 extracurriculars

10 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

8 sports

7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Buchanan County, MO?

The private schools in Buchanan County, MO include Prescott SDA School, Of St. Joseph, and St. Joseph Christian School.

How many private schools are located in Buchanan County?

10 private schools are located in Buchanan County.

How diverse are private schools in Buchanan County?

Buchanan County private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 21%.

What percentage of students in Buchanan County go to private school?

11% of all K-12 students in Buchanan County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Buchanan County?

80% of private schools in Buchanan County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Which private schools in Buchanan County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private schools in Buchanan County include: Prescott SDA School vs. Children First School, Bishop LeBlond High School vs. St. Joseph Christian School, South Park Christian Academy vs. St. Joseph Christian School

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