For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 68 students in Chaffee, MO (there are 2 public schools, serving 611 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Chaffee, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Chaffee, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Chaffee, MO (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Ambrose School
(Catholic)
419 S 3rd St
Chaffee, MO 63740
(573) 887-6711
Chaffee, MO 63740
(573) 887-6711
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students Sports: 3
Overview
This Town (Chaffee)
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
68 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
7 Teachers
9,929 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
3,149 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,326 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
1 Student
7,605 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
54 Students
73,094 Students
% White Students
79%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
13 Students
27,369 Students
% of Others Students
19%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Chaffee, MO?
1 private schools are located in Chaffee, MO.
What percentage of students in Chaffee go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Chaffee are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chaffee?
100% of private schools in Chaffee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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