For the 2025 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 634 students in Osage County, MO (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,533 public students). 29% of all K-12 students in Osage County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Osage County, MO include Holy Family School, Immaculate Conception School, and Sacred Heart School.
100% of private schools in Osage County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Osage County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
110 West Oliver Street
Freeburg, MO 65035
(573) 744-5200
Freeburg, MO 65035
(573) 744-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
147 County Road 402
Loose Creek, MO 65054
(573) 897-3516
Loose Creek, MO 65054
(573) 897-3516
Gr: K-8 | 108 students
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
123 E Main St.
Westphalia, MO 65085
(573) 455-2339
Westphalia, MO 65085
(573) 455-2339
Gr: K-8 | 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Osage County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Osage County, MO include Holy Family School, Immaculate Conception School, and Sacred Heart School.
How many private schools are located in Osage County?
6 private schools are located in Osage County.
What percentage of students in Osage County go to private school?
29% of all K-12 students in Osage County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Osage County?
100% of private schools in Osage County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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