For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private high school serving 86 students in Phelps County, MO.
Private High Schools in Phelps County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13160 County Road 3610
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 899-7179
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 899-7179
Gr: 2-12 | 86 students
Phelps County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northgate Christian Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 159
Rolla, MO 65402
(573) 341-2322
Rolla, MO 65402
(573) 341-2322
Gr: 5-8 | 7 students
Overview
This County (Phelps County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
86 Students
54,326 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
23%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
11 Teachers
5,131 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.54
# American Indian Students
1 Student
198 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,838 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
2,583 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
9 Students
3,857 Students
% Black Students
11%
8%
# White Students
50 Students
33,516 Students
% White Students
58%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
91 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
25 Students
9,163 Students
% of Others Students
29%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private high schools are located in Phelps County, MO?
1 private high schools are located in Phelps County, MO.
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