For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 117 students in Shelby County, MO (there are 5 public schools, serving 960 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Shelby County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
Private Schools in Shelby County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 Nations Blvd
Bethel, MO 63434
(660) 284-6300
Bethel, MO 63434
(660) 284-6300
Gr: PK-12 | 111 students Tuition listed
Shiloh Christian School
(Christian)
601 N Center St
Shelbina, MO 63468
(573) 853-4430
Shelbina, MO 63468
(573) 853-4430
Gr: 5-10 | 6 students
Overview
This County (Shelby County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
117 Students
119,637 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
19 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,620
$12,879
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
5%
# Black Students
9 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%
# White Students
64 Students
73,080 Students
% White Students
55%
62%
# 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
29 Students
27,369 Students
% of Others Students
25%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Shelby County, MO?
2 private schools are located in Shelby County, MO.
What percentage of students in Shelby County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Shelby County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
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