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Monroe County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 188 students in Monroe County, MO (there are 10 public schools, serving 1,517 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Monroe County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Monroe County (2026-27)

Map of Faith Walk Academy
Faith Walk Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students
Sports: 7
Christian
514 Fox St
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 327-5752
(1)
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Map of Holy Rosary School
Holy Rosary School
Gr: K-8 | 167 students
Catholic
620 S Main St
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-2422
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Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
188 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
52%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
17 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,800
$11,372

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
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
12 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%
# White Students
174 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
92%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
4 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
2%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Monroe County, MO?
2 private schools are located in Monroe County, MO.
What percentage of students in Monroe County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Monroe County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monroe County?
100% of private schools in Monroe County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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