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Mississippi County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 50 students in Mississippi County, MO (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,803 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Mississippi County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Mississippi County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Henry Catholic School
St. Henry Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students
Catholic
306 Court St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-6218
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Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
50 Students
119,656 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
5 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.55
# American Indian Students
0 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
5%
# Black Students
0 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
0%
6%
# White Students
35 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
70%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
15 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
30%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mississippi County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Mississippi County, MO is St. Henry Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Mississippi County?
1 private schools are located in Mississippi County.
What percentage of students in Mississippi County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Mississippi County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mississippi County?
100% of private schools in Mississippi County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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