For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 481 students in Nodaway County, MO (there are 17 public schools, serving 2,410 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Nodaway County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
33% of private schools in Nodaway County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Nodaway County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 University Dr
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-1233
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-1233
Gr: PK-6 | 190 students
Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School
Alternative School
800 University Dr
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-1233
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-1233
Gr: K-6 | 136 students
St. Gregory Barbarigo School
(Catholic)
315 S Davis St
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 582-2462
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 582-2462
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Nodaway County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
481 Students
120,069 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
46 Teachers
9,953 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
29%
56%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,445
$12,783
Average % on Financial Aid
9%
36%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,152 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,342 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
3 Students
7,611 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
333 Students
73,272 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
142 Students
27,479 Students
% of Others Students
30%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Nodaway County, MO?
3 private schools are located in Nodaway County, MO.
What percentage of students in Nodaway County go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Nodaway County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nodaway County?
33% of private schools in Nodaway County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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