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Buchanan County Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 639 students in Buchanan County, MO.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri private high school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private high schools in Buchanan County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Buchanan County Private High Schools (2026-27)

St. Joseph Christian School Photo
St. Joseph Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
5401 Gene Field Road
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1555
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Bishop LeBlond High School
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
3529 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1629
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Map of South Park Christian Academy
South Park Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
Assembly of God
4405 S. 22nd St.
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 232-6424
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Buchanan County Private High Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Patrick School
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

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
639 Students
54,315 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
54 Teachers
5,120 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
62%
Average Class Size
21 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
16 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,600
$14,282
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.54
# American Indian Students
8 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
1,838 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
2,583 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
14 Students
3,857 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
542 Students
33,516 Students
% White Students
81%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
91 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
58 Students
9,183 Students
% of Others Students
9%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Buchanan County, MO?
The top ranked private high schools in Buchanan County, MO is St. Joseph Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Buchanan County?
3 private high schools are located in Buchanan County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Buchanan County?
100% of private high schools in Buchanan County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).
Which private high schools in Buchanan County are often viewed compared to one another?

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