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Festus Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 621 students in Festus, MO, 12% of all K-12 students in Festus, MO are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is lower than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private schools in Festus, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Festus Private Schools (2026)

St. Pius X High School Photo
St. Pius X High School
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
1030 St Pius Drive
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 931-7487
(1)
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Twin City Christian Academy Photo
Twin City Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
723 Horine Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
(1)
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Map of Our Lady Catholic School
Our Lady Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 187 students
Catholic
1599 Saint Marys Ln
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 931-2963
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Festus, Missouri Private Schools (Closed)

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Wee Care Learning Center
Gr: NS | 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
821 American Legion Dr
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 933-2273
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Festus, MO Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
621
Students
-10.6% (-74 students) 10-yr
$7,163
Avg. Tuition
-82.5% (-$33,695) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
+75.0% (+6 students) 10-yr
5%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+9.1% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Festus)
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
660 Schools
# Students
621 Students
119,555 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearFestus, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025200194179
2024200190172
2023187185174
2022217196185
2021166192180
2020166183171
2019166184175
2018217183172
2017220190180
2016220188178
2015232180167
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% Students of Color
5%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFestus, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20255%20%34%
20245%21%34%
20234%20%33%
20225%18%33%
20216%18%32%
20206%19%32%
20196%18%31%
20186%18%31%
20175%21%32%
20165%21%32%
20155%20%32%
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0.26
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearFestus, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20250.220.550.65
20240.220.560.65
20230.200.540.65
20220.240.520.64
20210.250.520.64
20200.250.520.64
20190.250.500.63
20180.240.500.63
20170.210.460.61
20160.210.460.61
20150.210.450.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
283 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFestus, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20251%4%5%
20241%4%5%
20232%3%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
12 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFestus, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20252%5%9%
20242%4%9%
20232%3%9%
20222%3%8%
20212%3%9%
20202%3%9%
20192%3%8%
20182%3%8%
20172%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20152%2%8%
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# Black Students
9 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFestus, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20252%6%7%
20242%7%7%
20231%7%8%
20221%6%7%
20212%7%7%
20202%7%8%
20192%7%7%
20181%7%7%
20171%7%7%
20161%7%7%
20151%7%8%
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# White Students
530 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
85%
62%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFestus, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202588%62%52%
202488%62%52%
202389%64%52%
202287%66%54%
202187%66%54%
202087%66%54%
201987%68%56%
201887%68%56%
201789%71%58%
201689%71%58%
201588%72%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
63 Students
27,521 Students
% of Others Students
10%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFestus, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20257%23%26%
20247%23%26%
20236%23%25%
20228%21%25%
20217%21%25%
20207%21%24%
20197%19%24%
20188%19%23%
20177%18%22%
20167%17%22%
20158%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
50 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFestus, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202512:112:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202311:113:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202011:113:112:1
201911:112:112:1
201811:113:112:1
201710:112:112:1
201610:112:112:1
201511:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearFestus, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202510%56%55%
202410%55%54%
202310%55%54%
202210%55%54%
202110%55%54%
202010%56%54%
201910%54%53%
201810%53%53%
201710%53%53%
201610%51%52%
201510%50%52%
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Average Class Size
14 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearFestus, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025111615
202481515
202381515
202281515
202181515
202081515
201981515
201881515
201781515
201681515
201581515
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Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
15 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearFestus, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025101513
2024101412
2023101311
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Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
26

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearFestus, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025232626
2024232626
2023232626
2022242626
2021242626
2020242625
2019242625
2018242625
2017242625
2016242525
2015242525
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,163
$12,905

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearFestus, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025$6,752$13,089$15,012
2024$6,752$11,380$13,254
2023$6,752$10,498$12,626
2022$6,143$10,411$12,187
2021$6,143$10,172$11,800
2020$6,143$10,089$11,512
2019$6,143$9,711$11,293
2018$6,143$9,659$11,017
2017$6,143$9,528$10,708
2016$6,143$8,608$10,356
2015$40,858$9,126$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
75%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearFestus, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202575%36%34%
202475%36%34%
202375%36%34%
202250%35%33%
202150%35%33%
202050%34%32%
201950%33%31%
201850%33%30%
201750%32%30%
201650%33%29%
201550%34%28%
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Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$24.88 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
86%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearFestus, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202584%85%81%
202470%89%85%
202370%89%85%
202270%88%85%
202170%88%85%
202070%88%85%
201970%87%85%
201870%88%85%
201770%88%85%
201670%89%85%
201570%89%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Festus, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Festus, MO include Twin City Christian Academy and St. Pius X High School.
How many private schools are located in Festus?
3 private schools are located in Festus.
What percentage of students in Festus go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Festus are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Festus?
100% of private schools in Festus are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Festus are often viewed compared to one another?

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