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Best Osage County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Osage County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Osage County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Holy Family School
Holy Family School
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students
Catholic
110 West Oliver Street
Freeburg, MO 65035
(573) 744-5200
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Map of Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: K-8 | 108 students
Catholic
147 County Road 402
Loose Creek, MO 65054
(573) 897-3516
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
Catholic
4309 Highway U
Freeburg, MO 65035
(573) 744-5898
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Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 147 students
Catholic
123 E Main St.
Westphalia, MO 65085
(573) 455-2339
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Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: 2-8 | 31 students
Catholic
1641 Highway C
Bonnots Mill, MO 65016
(573) 897-2567
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Map of St. George School
St. George School
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
Catholic
601 East Main Street
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-3645
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Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
6 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearOsage County Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20226
20216
20206
20196
20186
20176
20166
20156
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# Students
634 Students
119,555 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearOsage County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
2025106194179
2024106190172
2023102185174
2022109196185
2021109192180
2020109183171
2019111184175
2018111183172
2017119190180
2016119188178
2015119180167
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Academics and Faculty:

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

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearOsage County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
202512:112:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201913:112:112:1
201813:113:112:1
201714:112:112:1
201614:112:112:1
201514:112:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearOsage County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
20250.270.550.65
20240.270.560.65
20230.210.540.65
20220.220.520.64
20210.220.520.64
20200.220.520.64
20190.190.500.63
20180.190.500.63
20170.150.460.61
20160.150.460.61
20150.150.450.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
283 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
n/a
7,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
554 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
84%
62%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOsage County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
202584%62%52%
202484%62%52%
202389%64%52%
202288%66%54%
202188%66%54%
202088%66%54%
201990%68%56%
201890%68%56%
201792%71%58%
201692%71%58%
201592%72%58%
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# 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
103 Students
27,521 Students
% of Others Students
16%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOsage County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
202516%23%26%
202416%23%26%
202311%23%25%
202212%21%25%
202112%21%25%
202012%21%24%
201910%19%24%
201810%19%23%
20178%18%22%
20168%17%22%
20158%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Osage County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Osage County, MO include St. Mary School, St. Joseph Catholic 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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