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Cape Girardeau Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,690 students in Cape Girardeau, MO, 27% of all K-12 students in Cape Girardeau, MO are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private schools in Cape Girardeau, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Cape Girardeau Private Schools (2026)

Map of Notre Dame Regional High School
Notre Dame Regional High School
Gr: 9-12 | 434 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
265 Notre Dame Dr
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-6772
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Map of St. Mary Cathedral School
St. Mary Cathedral School
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
210 S Sprigg St
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 335-3840
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Map of St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School
St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 403 students
Catholic
1919 Ritter Dr
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-9594
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
55 N Pacific St
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-1068
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Map of Eagle Ridge Christian School
Eagle Ridge Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 206 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
4210 State Highway K
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 339-1335
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Map of Lynwood Christian Academy
Lynwood Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
2935 Lynwood Hills Dr
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-8333
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Map of Prodigy Leadership Academy
Prodigy Leadership Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 86 students
Christian
Po Box 2172
Cape Girardeau, MO 63702
(573) 803-1338
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Cape Girardeau, MO Private School Trends (10-Year)

7
Private Schools
1,690
Students
+0.9% (+15 students) 10-yr
$7,850
Avg. Tuition
+99.7% (+$3,920) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
+7.1% (+1 student) 10-yr
23%
Students of Color
+283.3% (+17.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-20.0% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cape Girardeau)
This State (MO)
# Schools
7 Schools
660 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearCape Girardeau, MO Total Schools
20257
20247
20237
20226
20216
20206
20196
20186
20176
20166
20157
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# Students
1,690 Students
119,577 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCape Girardeau, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025241194179
2024241190172
2023255185174
2022266196185
2021266192180
2020266183171
2019262184175
2018275183172
2017278190180
2016278188178
2015239180167
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% Students of Color
23%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCape Girardeau, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202523%20%34%
202423%21%34%
202323%20%33%
202222%18%33%
202122%18%32%
202022%19%32%
20196%18%31%
20186%18%31%
20176%21%32%
20167%21%32%
20156%20%32%
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0.60
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearCape Girardeau, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20250.600.550.65
20240.600.560.65
20230.570.540.65
20220.510.520.64
20210.510.520.64
20200.510.520.64
20190.250.500.63
20180.280.500.63
20170.230.460.61
20160.230.460.61
20150.210.450.61
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# American Indian Students
8 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
47 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCape Girardeau, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20253%4%5%
20243%4%5%
20233%3%5%
20223%4%4%
20213%3%4%
20203%3%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
195 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCape Girardeau, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202512%5%9%
202412%4%9%
202311%3%9%
202212%3%8%
202112%3%9%
202012%3%9%
20192%3%8%
20182%3%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
42 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCape Girardeau, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20252%6%7%
20242%7%7%
20232%7%8%
20222%6%7%
20212%7%7%
20202%7%8%
20192%7%7%
20182%7%7%
20172%7%7%
20162%7%7%
20152%7%8%
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# White Students
956 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
57%
62%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCape Girardeau, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202557%62%52%
202457%62%52%
202361%64%52%
202267%66%54%
202167%66%54%
202067%66%54%
201986%68%56%
201885%68%56%
201787%71%58%
201687%71%58%
201589%72%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
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
438 Students
27,543 Students
% of Others Students
26%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCape Girardeau, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202526%23%26%
202426%23%26%
202323%23%25%
202215%21%25%
202115%21%25%
202015%21%24%
20198%19%24%
20189%19%23%
20178%18%22%
20168%17%22%
20156%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
145 Teachers
9,941 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCape Girardeau, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202512:112:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201914:112:112:1
201814:113:112:1
201716:112:112:1
201616:112:112:1
201515:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearCape Girardeau, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202515%56%55%
202415%55%54%
202315%55%54%
202270%55%54%
202170%55%54%
202070%56%54%
201970%54%53%
201850%53%53%
201750%53%53%
201625%51%52%
201525%50%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCape Girardeau, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025151615
2024111515
2023111515
202281515
202181515
202081515
201981515
2018141515
2017141515
2016141515
2015141515
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
15 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearCape Girardeau, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202521513
202421412
202321311
202221411
202121511
202021511
201921411
201821311
201721310
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,850
$12,905

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCape Girardeau, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025$7,850$13,089$15,012
2024$5,700$11,380$13,254
2023$5,700$10,498$12,626
2022$4,990$10,411$12,187
2021$4,990$10,172$11,800
2020$4,990$10,089$11,512
2019$4,990$9,711$11,293
2018$3,930$9,659$11,017
2017$3,930$9,528$10,708
2016$3,930$8,608$10,356
2015$3,930$9,126$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearCape Girardeau, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202510%36%34%
202410%36%34%
202310%36%34%
202215%35%33%
202115%35%33%
202015%34%32%
201915%33%31%
201810%33%30%
201710%32%30%
201610%33%29%
201510%34%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$5,896

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2019-2025)

YearCape Girardeau, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025$1,500$6,130$7,073
2024$1,500$6,030$6,930
2023$1,500$4,774$6,469
2022$1,500$4,778$6,289
2021$1,500$7,188$6,055
2020$1,500$7,387$5,921
2019$1,500$7,583$5,795
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
86%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2019-2025)

YearCape Girardeau, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202588%85%81%
202490%89%85%
202390%89%85%
202275%88%85%
202175%88%85%
202075%88%85%
201975%87%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cape Girardeau, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Cape Girardeau, MO include Notre Dame Regional High School, Trinity Lutheran School, and St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Cape Girardeau?
7 private schools are located in Cape Girardeau.
How diverse are private schools in Cape Girardeau?
Cape Girardeau private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Cape Girardeau go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in Cape Girardeau are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cape Girardeau?
100% of private schools in Cape Girardeau are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Cape Girardeau are often viewed compared to one another?

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