Best Howard County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 118 students in Howard County, MO (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,364 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Howard County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Howard County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Schools in Howard County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Marys School
(Catholic)
501 3rd Street
Glasgow, MO 65254
(660) 338-2258
Gr: K-8 | 118 students
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Howard County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
205 N Howard St
New Franklin, MO 65274
(660) 848-2020
Gr: 5-12 | 5 students

Overview

This County (Howard County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
118 Students
119,675 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
10 Teachers
9,933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.05
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
284 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
3,149 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,326 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
1 Student
7,606 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
115 Students
73,112 Students
% White Students
97%
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
1 Student
27,369 Students
% of Others Students
1%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Howard County, MO?
1 private schools are located in Howard County, MO.
What percentage of students in Howard County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Howard County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Howard County?
100% of private schools in Howard County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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