For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 62 students in Ripley County, MO (there are 10 public schools, serving 2,177 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Ripley County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Ripley County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal).
Private Schools in Ripley County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Overview
This County (Ripley County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
62 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
7 Teachers
9,929 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
3,149 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,326 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
5 Students
7,605 Students
% Black Students
7%
7%
# White Students
66 Students
73,094 Students
% White Students
93%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
218 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
n/a
27,369 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Ripley County, MO?
1 private schools are located in Ripley County, MO.
What percentage of students in Ripley County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Ripley County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ripley County?
100% of private schools in Ripley County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal).
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