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Marion County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 291 students in Marion County, MO (there are 15 public schools, serving 4,792 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Marion County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Marion County (2026-27)

Map of Holy Family School
Holy Family School
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
1113 Broadway
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0456
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Map of St. Johns Lutheran School
St. Johns Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1317 Lyon St
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0615
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Marion County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
120 S Spring St
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-3739
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Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
291 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
20 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.55
# American Indian Students
0 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%
# Black Students
8 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
210 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
72%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
52 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
18%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Marion County, MO?
2 private schools are located in Marion County, MO.
What percentage of students in Marion County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Marion County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Marion County?
100% of private schools in Marion County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Marion County include: St. Johns Lutheran School vs. Holy Family School, Holy Family School vs. St. Johns Lutheran School

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