Franklin County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 2,366 students in Franklin County, MO (there are 42 public schools, serving 15,022 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
92% of private schools in Franklin County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 2,366
  • Average Tuition: $5,432
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 24%
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Franklin County, MO School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 2,366
  • Average Tuition: $5,432
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 24%
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Franklin County, MO School Trends

Top Ranked Franklin County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Catholic
6 W State St
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-2641
Map of Immanuel Lutheran
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
214 W 5th St
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 239-1636
Map of Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 409 students
Catholic
950 Madison Ave
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 239-5292
Map of St. Francis Borgia Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
225 Cedar St
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 239-2590
Map of St. Francis Borgia High School
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11
Catholic
1000 Borgia Dr
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 239-7871
St. John The Baptist School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
5579 Gildehaus Rd
Villa Ridge, MO 63089
(636) 583-2392
Map of Crosspoint Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
51 Hwy M
Villa Ridge, MO 63089
(636) 742-5380
Map of Greenpark Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Sports: 7
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
4531 Hwy 30
Robertsville, MO 63072
(636) 582-0571
Map of St. Anthony Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
119 W Springfield Rd
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-4423
Map of St. Bridget Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students
Catholic
223 W Union St
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 257-4533
Map of St. Gertrude School
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Catholic
6520 State Road Yy
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 239-2347
Map of Washington Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
210 High St
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 239-5144
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Franklin County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Cornerstone Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students
Baptist
1352 Parkway Dr
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-2501

Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
12 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private schools down 2 in Franklin County, from 14 in 2016 to 12 in 2025, after peaking at 17 from 2017 to 2020.
# Students
2,366 Students
119,656 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average students up 11 in Franklin County private schools, from 186 in 2016 to 197 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
15%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Students of color up 12 points in Franklin County private schools, rising from 3% in 2022 to 15% in 2025.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
165 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-teacher ratio up 2 in Franklin County, from 12:1 in 2021 to 14:1 in 2025, while Missouri was 12:1 and the U.S. 11:1 in 2025.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
56%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,432
$11,383
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,250
$5,733
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.55

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity score up 21 points in Franklin County private schools, rising from 0.27 in 2016 to 0.48 in 2025.
# American Indian Students
4 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
184 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
18 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
1,641 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
69%
62%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White share down 16 points in Franklin County private schools, from 85% in 2016 to 69% in 2025.
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
484 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
21%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other-race enrollment up 5 points in Franklin County private schools, rising from 15% in 2016 to 20% in 2025.
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Franklin County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Franklin County, MO include St. Francis Borgia High School, St. Francis Borgia Grade School, and Immaculate Conception School.
How many private schools are located in Franklin County?
12 private schools are located in Franklin County.
How diverse are private schools in Franklin County?
Franklin County private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Franklin County?
92% of private schools in Franklin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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