For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 124 students in De Soto, MO (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,782 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in De Soto, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in De Soto, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in De Soto, MO (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
523 S 4th St
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 337-7855
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 337-7855
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Overview
This Town (De Soto)
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
124 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
11 Teachers
9,929 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
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
2 Students
7,605 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
102 Students
73,094 Students
% White Students
82%
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
20 Students
27,369 Students
% of Others Students
16%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in De Soto, MO?
1 private schools are located in De Soto, MO.
What percentage of students in De Soto go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in De Soto are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in De Soto?
100% of private schools in De Soto are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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