For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 125 students in Dunklin County, MO (there are 21 public schools, serving 4,909 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Dunklin County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Dunklin County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).
Private Schools in Dunklin County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kennett Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
1321 Kennett St.
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 888-2520
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 888-2520
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 15 students
40648 State Highway Jj
Campbell, MO 63933
(573) 328-4197
Campbell, MO 63933
(573) 328-4197
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students
Overview
This County (Dunklin County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
125 Students
119,656 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
10 Teachers
9,929 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
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
n/a
7,605 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
93 Students
73,094 Students
% White Students
74%
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
32 Students
27,369 Students
% of Others Students
26%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Dunklin County, MO?
2 private schools are located in Dunklin County, MO.
What percentage of students in Dunklin County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Dunklin County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dunklin County?
100% of private schools in Dunklin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).
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