Chariton County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 147 students in Chariton County, MO (there are 8 public schools, serving 1,040 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Chariton County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Chariton County (2026-27)

Map of St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students
Catholic
105 N Willie Ave
Salisbury, MO 65281
(660) 388-5518

Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
147 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
11 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
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
0 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
5%
# Black Students
0 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
0%
6%
# White Students
122 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
83%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
23 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
16%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Chariton County, MO?
1 private schools are located in Chariton County, MO.
What percentage of students in Chariton County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Chariton County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chariton County?
100% of private schools in Chariton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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