Best Shelby County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 117 students in Shelby County, MO.
100% of private elementary schools in Shelby County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

Private Elementary Schools in Shelby County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
101 Nations Blvd
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
Gr: 5-10 | 6 students

Overview

This County (Shelby County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
117 Students
99,869 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
8,259 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,620
$12,196

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
213 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
2,690 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
4,363 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
5%
# Black Students
9 Students
6,101 Students
% Black Students
8%
6%
# White Students
64 Students
60,304 Students
% White Students
55%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
178 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
23,471 Students
% of Others Students
25%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Shelby County, MO?
2 private elementary schools are located in Shelby County, MO.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Shelby County?
100% of private elementary schools in Shelby County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

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