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Butler County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,048 students in Butler County, MO (there are 20 public schools, serving 6,668 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Butler County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Butler County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Zion Lutheran
Zion Lutheran
Gr: NS-8 | 568 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
450 N Main St
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-6112
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Map of First Baptist School
First Baptist School
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students
Baptist
551 N Westwood Blvd
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 686-4391
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
111 N 8th St
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-5836
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Map of Westwood Baptist Academy
Westwood Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
419 Proctor Dr.
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-2922
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Butler County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Agape Christian School
Agape Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 49 students
Christian
3191 Oak Grove Road
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-1387
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Map of Southern Mo Christian School
Southern Mo Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 92 students
Assembly of God
3001 Warrior Lane
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 686-1155
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Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
1,048 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
67 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
56%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,570
$11,372
Average Summer Program Cost
$40
$728
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,700
$5,733
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.55
# American Indian Students
0 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
8 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
365 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
35%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
636 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
60%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Butler County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Butler County, MO is Zion Lutheran.
How many private schools are located in Butler County?
4 private schools are located in Butler County.
What percentage of students in Butler County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Butler County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Butler County?
100% of private schools in Butler County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Butler County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Butler County include: Westwood Baptist Academy vs. Sacred Heart School, Sacred Heart School vs. Westwood Baptist Academy

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