Best Jackson Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 669 students in Jackson, MO (there are 9 public schools, serving 5,708 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Jackson, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Jackson, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Private Schools in Jackson, MO (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
300 South Hope Street
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-5013
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Tuition listed
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
216 S Russell St
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-5360
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students
Saxony Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2004 Saxony Dr
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 204-7555
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Jackson)
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

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

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
46 Teachers
9,947 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,700
$12,778

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
3,152 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
5,342 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
4 Students
7,611 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
528 Students
73,272 Students
% White Students
79%
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
127 Students
27,448 Students
% of Others Students
19%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
23 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Jackson, MO?
3 private schools are located in Jackson, MO.
What percentage of students in Jackson go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Jackson are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jackson?
100% of private schools in Jackson are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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