Best Maries County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 64 students in Maries County, MO (there are 5 public schools, serving 866 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 20%, which is lower than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private schools in Maries County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Maries County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Visitation Inter-parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
105 North Coffey Street
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3375
(1)

Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
64 Students
119,555 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
7 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
29%
56%
Average Class Size
7 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,500
$12,905
Average Acceptance Rate
20%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
283 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
n/a
7,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
44 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
69%
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
20 Students
27,521 Students
% of Others Students
31%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Maries County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Maries County, MO is Visitation Inter-parish School.
How many private schools are located in Maries County?
1 private schools are located in Maries County.
What percentage of students in Maries County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Maries County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Maries County?
100% of private schools in Maries County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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