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Best Scott County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 543 students in Scott County, MO (there are 23 public schools, serving 6,412 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
88% of private schools in Scott County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Scott County (2026-27)

Map of Anchor Academy
Anchor Academy
Gr: Inquire with school | 10 students
All-boys (Baptist)
705 Vanduser St.
Vanduser, MO 63784
(573) 471-2900
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Map of The Christian Academy
The Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students
Christian
210 S Kingshighway St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 481-0216
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Map of Guardian Angel School
Guardian Angel School
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students
Catholic
514 Church St
Oran, MO 63771
(573) 262-3583
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Map of St. Ambrose School
St. Ambrose School
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
419 S 3rd St
Chaffee, MO 63740
(573) 887-6711
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Map of St. Denis School
St. Denis School
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
105 N. Winchester
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3017
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Map of St. Francis Xavier School
St. Francis Xavier School
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Catholic
106 N Stoddard St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 313-0004
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Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-7 | 70 students
Catholic
606 Sycamore St
Scott City, MO 63780
(573) 264-2600
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Map of Southeast Missouri Christian Academy
Southeast Missouri Christian Academy
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Daycare / Preschool
1440 Ables Road
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0883
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Scott County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Augustine School
St. Augustine School
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Catholic
231 South Messmer Street
Kelso, MO 63758
(573) 264-4644
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Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
8 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearScott County Total Schools
20258
20249
20239
20229
20219
20209
20199
20189
20179
20169
201510
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# Students
543 Students
119,555 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearScott County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
202568194179
202481190172
202382185174
202285196185
202185192180
202085183171
201985184175
201883183172
201797190180
201697188178
201587180167
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% Average Students of Color
11%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearScott County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
202511%20%34%
20248%21%34%
202316%20%33%
20227%18%33%
20217%18%32%
20207%19%32%
20197%18%31%
20187%18%31%
20177%21%32%
20167%21%32%
20157%20%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
41 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearScott County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
202513:112:111:1
202414:112:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201912:112:112:1
201812:113:112:1
201713:112:112:1
201613:112:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearScott County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
202540%56%55%
202440%55%54%
202340%55%54%
202240%55%54%
202140%55%54%
202040%56%54%
201940%54%53%
201840%53%53%
201740%53%53%
201640%51%52%
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Average Class Size
12 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearScott County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
2025121615
2024121515
2023121515
2022121515
2021121515
2020121515
2019121515
2018121515
2017121515
2016121515
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,850
$12,905

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearScott County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
2025$1,850$13,089$15,012
2024$1,850$11,380$13,254
2023$1,850$10,498$12,626
2022$1,850$10,411$12,187
2021$1,850$10,172$11,800
2020$1,850$10,089$11,512
2019$1,850$9,711$11,293
2018$1,850$9,659$11,017
2017$1,850$9,528$10,708
2016$1,850$8,608$10,356
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearScott County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
20250.540.550.65
20240.530.560.65
20230.540.540.65
20220.440.520.64
20210.440.520.64
20200.440.520.64
20190.430.500.63
20180.410.500.63
20170.360.460.61
20160.360.460.61
20150.340.450.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
283 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearScott County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
20234%3%5%
20222%4%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearScott County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
20251%5%9%
20242%4%9%
20231%3%9%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%9%
20201%3%9%
20191%3%8%
20181%3%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
15 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearScott County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
20253%6%7%
20242%7%7%
20231%7%8%
20221%6%7%
20211%7%7%
20201%7%8%
20192%7%7%
20182%7%7%
20171%7%7%
20161%7%7%
20151%7%8%
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# White Students
291 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
54%
62%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearScott County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
202554%62%52%
202457%62%52%
202360%64%52%
202271%66%54%
202171%66%54%
202071%66%54%
201972%68%56%
201873%68%56%
201778%71%58%
201678%71%58%
201580%72%58%
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# 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
227 Students
27,521 Students
% of Others Students
42%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearScott County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
202542%23%26%
202439%23%26%
202332%23%25%
202225%21%25%
202125%21%25%
202025%21%24%
201924%19%24%
201823%19%23%
201719%18%22%
201619%17%22%
201517%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Scott County, MO?
8 private schools are located in Scott County, MO.
How diverse are private schools in Scott County?
Scott County private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Scott County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Scott County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Scott County?
88% of private schools in Scott County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?

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