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Perry County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,169 students in Perry County, MO (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,077 public students). 36% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Perry County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Perry County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Vincent De Paul Junior/Senior Schools
St. Vincent De Paul Junior/Senior Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students
Catholic
210 S Waters St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-4300
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Map of St. Vincent Elementary School (pk-6)
St. Vincent Elementary School (pk-6)
Gr: PK-6 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Catholic
1007 W Saint Joseph St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-6503
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Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
225 W South St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-6161
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Map of Salem Lutheran School
Salem Lutheran School
Gr: 2-9 | 36 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
287 Pcr 328
Farrar, MO 63746
(573) 824-5472
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Map of United In Christ Lutheran School
United In Christ Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
10158 Highway C
Frohna, MO 63748
(573) 824-5218
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Perry County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Joseph Of Apple Creek
St. Joseph Of Apple Creek
Gr: K-8 | 26 students
Catholic
98 St Joseph Lane
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 788-2320
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Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
1,169 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
78 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Average Class Size
19 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.55
# American Indian Students
0 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
5%
# Black Students
0 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
0%
6%
# White Students
1,030 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
86%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
164 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
14%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Perry County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Perry County, MO include St. Vincent Elementary School (pk-6) and St. Vincent De Paul Junior/Senior Schools.
How many private schools are located in Perry County?
5 private schools are located in Perry County.
How diverse are private schools in Perry County?
Perry County private schools are approximately 1% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Perry County go to private school?
36% of all K-12 students in Perry County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Perry County?
100% of private schools in Perry County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Perry County are often viewed compared to one another?

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