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Callaway County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 179 students in Callaway County, MO (there are 24 public schools, serving 5,394 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Callaway County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Callaway County (2026-27)

Kingdom Christian Academy Photo
Kingdom Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4
Christian
2051 Silver Drive
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-2117
(3)
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Map of St. Peter Catholic School
St. Peter Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
700 State Road Z
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-2839
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Map of Shepherdsfield School
Shepherdsfield School
Gr: 8-12 | 3 students
Alternative School
777 Shepherdsfield Rd
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-1439
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Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
179 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
20 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Average Class Size
7 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,375
$11,372
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
36%
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.55
# American Indian Students
0 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
60 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
31%
6%
# White Students
69 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
36%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
53 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
27%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Callaway County, MO?
3 private schools are located in Callaway County, MO.
What percentage of students in Callaway County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Callaway County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Callaway County?
100% of private schools in Callaway County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
Which private schools in Callaway County are often viewed compared to one another?

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