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Mexico Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 382 students in Mexico, MO, 14% of all K-12 students in Mexico, MO are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
50% of private schools in Mexico, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Mexico Private Schools (2026-27)

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Missouri Military Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 193 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 25
All-boys
204 N Grand St
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
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St. Brendan School
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
620 S Clark Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-2443
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Mexico, MO Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
382
Students
$21,250
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
16%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mexico)
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
664 Schools
# Students
382 Students
119,656 Students
% Students of Color
16%
21%
0.46
0.55
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
283 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
5%
# Black Students
4 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
276 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
72%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
47 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
13%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
38 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
56%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
1291
Average ACT score
19
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,250
$11,372
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$18,439
$5,733
Average Endowment Size
$49 million
$12.88 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
87%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
25 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mexico, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Mexico, MO is Missouri Military Academy.
How many private schools are located in Mexico?
2 private schools are located in Mexico.
What percentage of students in Mexico go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Mexico are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mexico?
50% of private schools in Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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