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Sedalia Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 442 students in Sedalia, MO, 8% of all K-12 students in Sedalia, MO are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Sedalia, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Sedalia Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Sacred Heart Elementary & High School
Sacred Heart Elementary & High School
Gr: K-12 | 329 students
Catholic
416 W 3rd St
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-3800
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Map of Applewood Christian School
Applewood Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Sports: 3
Christian
25396 Highway O
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-4700
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St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
701 S Massachusetts Ave
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-1925
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Map of Sedalia SDA School
Sedalia SDA School
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
29531 Highway 50
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-4045
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Sedalia, Missouri Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Lighthouse Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 39 students
Christian
3604 S Grand Ave
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-6292
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Sedalia, MO Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
442
Students
$3,945
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
34%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sedalia)
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
664 Schools
# Students
442 Students
119,656 Students
% Students of Color
34%
21%
0.63
0.55
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
75 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
5%
# Black Students
6 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
240 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
52%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
131 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
29%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
64 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
12%
56%
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,945
$11,372
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$800
$5,733
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
87%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sedalia, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Sedalia, MO is Sacred Heart Elementary & High School.
How many private schools are located in Sedalia?
4 private schools are located in Sedalia.
What percentage of students in Sedalia go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Sedalia are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sedalia?
100% of private schools in Sedalia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Sedalia are often viewed compared to one another?

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