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Cape Girardeau Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 87%.
100% of private schools in Cape Girardeau, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Cape Girardeau Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Notre Dame Regional High School
Notre Dame Regional High School
Gr: 9-12 | 434 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

7
Private Schools
1,690
Students
$7,850
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
23%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cape Girardeau)
This State (MO)
# Schools
7 Schools
664 Schools
# Students
1,690 Students
119,656 Students
% Students of Color
23%
21%
0.60
0.55
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
8 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
47 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
195 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
5%
# Black Students
42 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
956 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
57%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
438 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
26%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
145 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
56%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,850
$11,372
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$5,733
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
87%
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 Trinity Lutheran School, Notre Dame Regional High School, and St. Mary Cathedral 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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