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Pulaski County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 369 students in Pulaski County, MO (there are 22 public schools, serving 9,331 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Pulaski County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Pulaski County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Maranatha Baptist Academy
Maranatha Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
200 Acorn Dr
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573) 336-5972
(2)
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Map of Westside Christian Academy
Westside Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students
Baptist
801 Historic 66 W
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 774-2015
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
369 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
56%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,250
$11,372
Average Summer Program Cost
$125
$728
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$100
$5,733
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
5%
# Black Students
26 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
7%
6%
# White Students
167 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
45%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
<1%
# Others Students
130 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
35%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pulaski County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Pulaski County, MO is Maranatha Baptist Academy.
How many private schools are located in Pulaski County?
2 private schools are located in Pulaski County.
What percentage of students in Pulaski County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Pulaski County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pulaski County?
100% of private schools in Pulaski County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Pulaski County are often viewed compared to one another?

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