For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 private school serving 118 students in Salem, MO (there are 9 public schools, serving 2,231 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 (2025-26)
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
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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