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Saline County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 205 students in Saline County, MO (there are 19 public schools, serving 3,446 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Saline County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Saline County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Peter Catholic School
St. Peter Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students
Catholic
368 S Ellsworth Ave
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-6390
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Map of Calvary Baptist School
Calvary Baptist School
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Baptist
1823 S Miami Ave
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-9772
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Saline County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Great Circle-tom Butterfield Campus
Great Circle-tom Butterfield Campus
Gr: K-12 | 59 students
Alternative School
1126 E. Highway W W
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-9142
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Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
205 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
4 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
51:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.55
# American Indian Students
0 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
5%
# Black Students
0 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
0%
6%
# White Students
116 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
57%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
36 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
18%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Saline County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Saline County, MO is St. Peter Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Saline County?
2 private schools are located in Saline County.
What percentage of students in Saline County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Saline County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Saline County?
100% of private schools in Saline County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Saline County are often viewed compared to one another?

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