Nodaway County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Nodaway County (2026-27)

Map of Horace Mann Laboratory School
Gr: PK-6 | 190 students
800 University Dr
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-1233
Map of Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School
Gr: K-6 | 136 students
Alternative School
800 University Dr
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-1233
Map of St. Gregory Barbarigo School
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
315 S Davis St
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 582-2462

Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
481 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
46 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
29%
56%
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,445
$11,372
Average % on Financial Aid
9%
36%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.55
# American Indian Students
0 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
5%
# Black Students
3 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
333 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
69%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
142 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
30%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
10 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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