For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 118 students in Salem, MO (there are 9 public schools, serving 2,169 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Salem, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
Private Schools in Salem, MO (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
I Can Too Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1607 W Franklin St
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-3411
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-3411
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Salem, Missouri Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New Harmony Christian Academy (Closed 2020)
(Christian)
5841 MO-32
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-5991
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-5991
Gr: PK-7 | 55 students
Overview
This Town (Salem)
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
118 Students
119,656 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
9,929 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
59:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
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
n/a
7,605 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
6 Students
73,094 Students
% White Students
5%
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
112 Students
27,369 Students
% of Others Students
95%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Salem, MO?
1 private schools are located in Salem, MO.
What percentage of students in Salem go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Salem are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
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