Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo - Good Shepherd SchoolPreschool - 8th Grade

Best Hillsboro Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 190 students in Hillsboro, MO (there are 13 public schools, serving 6,521 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Hillsboro, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Hillsboro, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Private Schools in Hillsboro, MO (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christian Outreach School
Christian Outreach School Photo - Chapel Service with guest Randy Mayfield
(Christian)
4450 Outreach Drive
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-3466
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo - Good Shepherd SchoolPreschool - 8th Grade
(Catholic)
701 3rd Street
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-3311
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Hillsboro)
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
190 Students
120,038 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
9,947 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
56%
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,700
$12,778
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$6,130

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,152 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,342 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
3 Students
7,611 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
118 Students
73,272 Students
% White Students
62%
62%
# 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
68 Students
27,448 Students
% of Others Students
36%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 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 Catholic and Christian).

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