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Sedalia Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 448 students in Sedalia, MO.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private elementary schools in Sedalia, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Sedalia Private Elementary 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 | 51 students
Sports: 3
Christian
25396 Highway O
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-4700
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St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo
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 (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
-20.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
448
Students
-30.5% (-197 students) 10-yr
$3,945
Avg. Tuition
+54.7% (+$1,395) 10-yr
10
Avg. Class Size
34%
Students of Color
+325.0% (+26.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-41.7% (-5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sedalia)
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
517 Schools
# Students
448 Students
99,434 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearSedalia, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025112195199
2024116192192
2023123186193
2022136196205
2021136193201
2020136183188
2019145182193
2018123181190
2017128185199
2016128183196
2015129173183
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% Students of Color
34%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSedalia, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202534%20%33%
202430%20%32%
202331%19%32%
20223%18%32%
20213%18%31%
20203%18%31%
201925%18%31%
201823%17%30%
20178%22%31%
20168%21%31%
20158%20%31%
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0.63
0.56

Diversity Score Trends

YearSedalia, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20250.630.560.64
20240.630.560.64
20230.620.540.63
20220.340.520.62
20210.340.520.62
20200.340.520.62
20190.570.500.61
20180.540.500.60
20170.280.460.59
20160.280.460.59
20150.290.450.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
212 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
2,686 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSedalia, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20252%4%5%
20241%4%5%
20231%3%5%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
75 Students
4,349 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSedalia, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202516%4%9%
202416%4%9%
202314%3%9%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%9%
20201%3%9%
201912%3%8%
201811%3%8%
20174%2%8%
20164%2%8%
20154%2%8%
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# Black Students
6 Students
6,095 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSedalia, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20251%6%8%
20241%6%8%
20221%6%7%
20211%7%8%
20201%7%8%
20194%7%8%
20184%7%8%
20171%7%7%
20161%7%8%
20151%6%8%
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# White Students
240 Students
60,118 Students
% White Students
52%
62%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSedalia, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202552%62%55%
202452%62%55%
202350%64%55%
202280%66%57%
202180%66%57%
202080%66%58%
201962%68%59%
201864%68%59%
201784%72%61%
201684%72%61%
201584%72%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
178 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
131 Students
23,607 Students
% of Others Students
29%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSedalia, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202528%24%22%
202429%24%22%
202334%23%22%
202217%21%22%
202117%21%20%
202017%21%19%
201919%19%20%
201818%19%20%
20179%17%19%
20169%17%18%
20159%17%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
66 Teachers
8,249 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSedalia, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20257:112:111:1
20247:112:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202012:113:111:1
201911:113:111:1
201811:113:111:1
201711:112:111:1
201611:112:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
12%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSedalia, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202512%53%54%
202412%53%54%
202312%52%53%
202212%52%53%
202112%52%53%
202012%53%53%
201912%51%52%
201812%50%52%
201712%50%51%
201612%48%51%
201512%48%50%
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Average Class Size
10 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSedalia, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025101516
2024101515
2023101515
2022101515
2021101515
2020101515
2019101515
2018101515
2017101515
2016101515
2015101515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,945
$12,298

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSedalia, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025$3,945$12,565$14,043
2016$2,550$7,929$9,307
2015$2,550$8,132$8,903
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
33%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearSedalia, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202525%33%34%
202425%33%33%
202325%33%33%
202225%33%32%
202125%33%32%
202025%33%31%
201925%32%30%
201825%32%29%
201725%31%29%
201625%31%28%
201525%33%27%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$800
$6,152

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearSedalia, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025$800$6,335$6,227
2024$800$6,232$6,113
2023$800$4,966$5,785
2022$800$4,811$5,514
2021$800$7,647$5,269
2020$800$7,956$5,141
2019$800$8,167$5,007
2018$800$8,138$4,752
2017$800$7,978$4,582
2016$800$8,309$4,396
2015$800$8,636$4,230
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearSedalia, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202598%84%81%
202498%89%85%
202398%89%85%
202298%88%85%
202198%87%86%
202098%87%86%
201998%87%85%
201898%88%85%
201798%88%86%
201698%90%85%
201598%90%86%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Sedalia, MO?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Sedalia, MO is Sacred Heart Elementary & High School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Sedalia?
4 private elementary schools are located in Sedalia.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Sedalia?
100% of private elementary schools in Sedalia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private elementary schools in Sedalia are often viewed compared to one another?

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