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Best Pettis County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private preschool serving 53 students in Pettis County, MO.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private preschools in Pettis County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Private Preschools in Pettis County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Pauls Lutheran School
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
701 S Massachusetts Ave
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-1925
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Pettis County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3604 S Grand Ave
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-6292
Gr: 1-12 | 39 students

Overview

This County (Pettis County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
53 Students
75,302 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
6 Teachers
6,021 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
12%
51%
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,945
$11,621
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$800
$4,788
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
84 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,502 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
2,388 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
1 Student
3,906 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
36 Students
41,523 Students
% White Students
68%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
127 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
14 Students
22,244 Students
% of Others Students
26%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Pettis County, MO?
1 private preschools are located in Pettis County, MO.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Pettis County?
100% of private preschools in Pettis County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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