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Shelby County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Shelby County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Shelby County (2026-27)

Map of Heartland Christian Academy
Heartland Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 111 students
101 Nations Blvd
Bethel, MO 63434
(660) 284-6300
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Map of Shiloh Christian School
Shiloh Christian School
Gr: 5-10 | 6 students
Christian
601 N Center St
Shelbina, MO 63468
(573) 853-4430
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Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
117 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,620
$11,383

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.55
# American Indian Students
0 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# 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%
6%
# White Students
64 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
55%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
29 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
25%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

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%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shelby County?
100% of private schools in Shelby County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

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