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Pettis County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 459 students in Pettis County, MO (there are 20 public schools, serving 6,698 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Pettis County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Pettis County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Sacred Heart Elementary & High School
Sacred Heart Elementary & High School
Gr: K-12 | 329 students
Catholic
416 W 3rd St
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-3800
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Map of Applewood Christian School
Applewood Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Sports: 3
Christian
25396 Highway O
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-4700
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St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo
St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
701 S Massachusetts Ave
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-1925
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Map of Sedalia SDA School
Sedalia SDA School
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
29531 Highway 50
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-4045
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Show-me Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School (Christian)
24302 Mahin Road
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5982
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Pettis County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Lighthouse Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 39 students
Christian
3604 S Grand Ave
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-6292
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Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
459 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
68 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
56%
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,945
$11,372
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$800
$5,733
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.55
# American Indian Students
0 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
75 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
5%
# Black Students
15 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
262 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
53%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
131 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
27%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pettis County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Pettis County, MO is Sacred Heart Elementary & High School.
How many private schools are located in Pettis County?
5 private schools are located in Pettis County.
How diverse are private schools in Pettis County?
Pettis County private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Pettis County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Pettis County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pettis County?
100% of private schools in Pettis County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Pettis County are often viewed compared to one another?

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