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Farmington Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 472 students in Farmington, MO, 11% of all K-12 students in Farmington, MO are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Farmington, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Farmington Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
501 Ste Genevieve Avenue
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 756-6312
(1)
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Map of St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
608 E Columbia St
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 756-5147
(1)
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Map of St. Paul Lutheran High School
St. Paul Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4337 Showplace Dr
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 756-1099
(1)
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Farmington, MO Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
472
Students
$4,550
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Farmington)
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
664 Schools
# Students
472 Students
119,606 Students
% Students of Color
4%
21%
0.35
0.55
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
5%
# Black Students
9 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
373 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
79%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
82 Students
27,547 Students
% of Others Students
17%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
35 Teachers
9,948 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
56%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,550
$12,008
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Farmington, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Farmington, MO include St. Joseph School and St. Paul Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Farmington?
3 private schools are located in Farmington.
What percentage of students in Farmington go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Farmington are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Farmington?
100% of private schools in Farmington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Farmington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Farmington include: St. Paul Lutheran School vs. St. Joseph School, St. Joseph School vs. St. Paul Lutheran School

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