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St. Pius X High School Top 13 · Largest Endowment (MO)
Twin City Christian Academy Top 12 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (MO)

Festus Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 87%.
100% of private schools in Festus, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Festus Private Schools (2026-27)

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

3
Private Schools
621
Students
$7,163
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
5%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Festus)
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
664 Schools
# Students
621 Students
119,656 Students
% Students of Color
5%
21%
0.26
0.55
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
9 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
530 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
85%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
63 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
10%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
50 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
56%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
15 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,163
$11,372
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
36%
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$12.88 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
87%
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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