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Good Shepherd Catholic School

Hillsboro Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 216 students in Hillsboro, MO, 3% of all K-12 students in Hillsboro, MO are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Hillsboro, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Hillsboro, MO (2026-27)

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Christian Outreach School
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
4450 Outreach Drive
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-3466
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Good Shepherd Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
701 3rd Street
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-3311
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Hillsboro, MO Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
216
Students
+116.0% (+116 students) 10-yr
$4,700
Avg. Tuition
+25.3% (+$950) 10-yr
11
Avg. Class Size
+10.0% (+1 student) 10-yr
4%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+28.6% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hillsboro)
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
660 Schools
# Students
216 Students
119,555 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHillsboro, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202595194179
202488190172
202362185174
202262196185
202162192180
202062183171
201962184175
201866183172
201757190180
201657188178
201550180167
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% Students of Color
4%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2018-2025)

YearHillsboro, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20253%20%34%
20243%21%34%
20234%20%33%
20224%18%33%
20214%18%32%
20204%19%32%
20192%18%31%
20184%18%31%
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0.52
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearHillsboro, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20250.490.550.65
20240.460.560.65
20230.350.540.65
20220.350.520.64
20210.350.520.64
20200.350.520.64
20190.350.500.63
20180.390.500.63
20170.160.460.61
20160.160.460.61
20150.160.450.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
283 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHillsboro, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20251%4%5%
20241%4%5%
20231%3%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHillsboro, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHillsboro, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20252%6%7%
20242%7%7%
20232%7%8%
20222%6%7%
20212%7%7%
20202%7%8%
20192%7%7%
20182%7%7%
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# White Students
118 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
55%
62%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHillsboro, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202562%62%52%
202467%62%52%
202379%64%52%
202279%66%54%
202179%66%54%
202079%66%54%
201979%68%56%
201875%68%56%
201791%71%58%
201691%71%58%
201591%72%58%
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# 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
94 Students
27,521 Students
% of Others Students
44%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHillsboro, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202535%23%26%
202430%23%26%
202318%23%25%
202218%21%25%
202118%21%25%
202018%21%24%
201918%19%24%
201822%19%23%
20176%18%22%
20166%17%22%
20156%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
25 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHillsboro, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20259:112:111:1
20249:112:111:1
20238:113:111:1
20228:113:111:1
20218:113:111:1
20208:113:112:1
20198:112:112:1
20188:113:112:1
20178:112:112:1
20168:112:112:1
20157:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
23%
56%

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

YearHillsboro, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202520%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%
201522%50%52%
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Average Class Size
11 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHillsboro, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025101615
202491515
2023101515
2022101515
2021101515
2020101515
2019101515
2018101515
2017101515
2016101515
2015101515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,700
$12,905

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearHillsboro, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025$4,700$13,089$15,012
2024$4,700$11,380$13,254
2023$4,050$10,498$12,626
2022$4,050$10,411$12,187
2021$4,050$10,172$11,800
2020$4,050$10,089$11,512
2019$4,050$9,711$11,293
2018$3,500$9,659$11,017
2017$3,500$9,528$10,708
2016$3,500$8,608$10,356
2015$3,750$9,126$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
50%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearHillsboro, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202550%36%34%
202450%36%34%
202350%36%34%
202250%35%33%
202150%35%33%
202050%34%32%
201950%33%31%
201820%33%30%
201720%32%30%
201620%33%29%
201520%34%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$5,896

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearHillsboro, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025$1,000$6,130$7,073
2024$1,000$6,030$6,930
2023$1,000$4,774$6,469
2022$1,000$4,778$6,289
2021$1,000$7,188$6,055
2020$1,000$7,387$5,921
2019$1,000$7,583$5,795
2018$500$7,540$5,456
2017$500$7,202$5,319
2016$500$7,471$5,105
2015$500$8,065$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Hillsboro, MO?
2 private schools are located in Hillsboro, MO.
What percentage of students in Hillsboro go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Hillsboro are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hillsboro?
100% of private schools in Hillsboro are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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