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Kirksville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 239 students in Kirksville, MO, 9% of all K-12 students in Kirksville, MO are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Kirksville, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Kirksville, MO (2026-27)

Faith Lutheran School Photo
Faith Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1820 S Baltimore St
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-8166
(1)
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Map of Life Church School
Life Church School
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students
Christian
112 W Potter Ave
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2323
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Map of Mary Immaculate Elementary School
Mary Immaculate Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 76 students
Catholic
712 E Washington St
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-1006
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Kirksville, MO Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
239
Students
18
Avg. Class Size
5%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Kirksville)
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
664 Schools
# Students
239 Students
119,656 Students
% Students of Color
5%
21%
0.48
0.55
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
1 Student
7,603 Students
% Black Students
<1%
6%
# White Students
158 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
66%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
72 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
30%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
29 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
56%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Kirksville, MO?
3 private schools are located in Kirksville, MO.
What percentage of students in Kirksville go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Kirksville are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kirksville?
100% of private schools in Kirksville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Kirksville are often viewed compared to one another?

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