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Scott County Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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
# Students
543 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
41 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
56%
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,850
$11,372

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.55
# American Indian Students
0 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
15 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
291 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
54%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
227 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
42%
24%
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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