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Lincoln County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 782 students in Lincoln County, MO (there are 21 public schools, serving 9,806 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Lincoln County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lincoln County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Catholic
120 Maryknoll Rd
Old Monroe, MO 63369
(363) 665-5463
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
110 Thompson Drive
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-6684
(1)
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Map of St. Alphonsus School
St. Alphonsus School
Gr: NS-8 | 99 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
25 Saint Alphonsus Rd
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5305
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Map of First Baptist Christian Academy-troy
First Baptist Christian Academy-troy
Gr: K-8 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
1000 Elm Tree Rd
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-5967
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Troy Holiness School Photo
Troy Holiness School
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students
Methodist
1220 Main St
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-7725
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Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
782 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
50 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
87%
56%
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,956
$11,372
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$5,733
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.55
# American Indian Students
0 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
179 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
5%
# Black Students
1 Student
7,603 Students
% Black Students
<1%
6%
# White Students
468 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
60%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
131 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
17%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lincoln County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Lincoln County, MO include Immaculate Conception School, St. Alphonsus School, and Sacred Heart School.
How many private schools are located in Lincoln County?
5 private schools are located in Lincoln County.
How diverse are private schools in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lincoln County?
100% of private schools in Lincoln County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).
Which private schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?

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