Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 3
- # Students Served: 391
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Pettis County Private High Schools
Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 3
- # Students Served: 391
- View Pettis County, MO School Trends
Top Ranked Pettis County Private High Schools (2026-27)
Gr: K-12 | 329 students
Catholic
416 W 3rd St
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-3800
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Sports: 3
Christian
25396 Highway O
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-4700
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
Pettis County Private High Schools (Closed)
Gr: 1-12 | 39 students
Christian
3604 S Grand Ave
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-6292
Overview
Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
391 Students
54,315 Students
% Average Students of Color
38%
23%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
61 Teachers
5,120 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
62%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
26
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.54
# American Indian Students
0 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,838 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
73 Students
2,583 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
5%
# Black Students
14 Students
3,857 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
211 Students
33,516 Students
% White Students
50%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
91 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
117 Students
9,183 Students
% of Others Students
28%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
10 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools in Pettis County, MO?
The top ranked private high schools in Pettis County, MO is Sacred Heart Elementary & High School.
How many private high schools are located in Pettis County?
3 private high schools are located in Pettis County.
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