Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 6
- # Students Served: 479
- % Students of Color: 10%
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Scott County Private Elementary Schools
Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 6
- # Students Served: 479
- % Students of Color: 10%
- View Scott County, MO School Trends
Private Elementary Schools in Scott County (2026-27)
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students
Christian
210 S Kingshighway St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 481-0216
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students
Catholic
514 Church St
Oran, MO 63771
(573) 262-3583
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
419 S 3rd St
Chaffee, MO 63740
(573) 887-6711
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
105 N. Winchester
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3017
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Catholic
106 N Stoddard St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 313-0004
Gr: PK-7 | 70 students
Catholic
606 Sycamore St
Scott City, MO 63780
(573) 264-2600
Scott County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Catholic
231 South Messmer Street
Kelso, MO 63758
(573) 264-4644
Overview
Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
479 Students
99,497 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
21%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
39 Teachers
8,260 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,850
$11,098
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.56
# American Indian Students
0 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,686 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
4,349 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
15 Students
6,095 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
278 Students
60,118 Students
% White Students
58%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
178 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
178 Students
23,695 Students
% of Others Students
37%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private elementary schools are located in Scott County, MO?
6 private elementary schools are located in Scott County, MO.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Scott County?
Scott County private elementary schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Scott County?
Which private elementary schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Scott County include: St. Francis Xavier School vs. The Christian Academy, The Christian Academy vs. St. Francis Xavier School
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