Best Shelby County Private High Schools (2026)

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

Private High 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
54,328 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
5,130 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,620
$14,833

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.54
# American Indian Students
n/a
199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,840 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
2,584 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
5%
# Black Students
9 Students
3,859 Students
% Black Students
8%
8%
# White Students
64 Students
33,537 Students
% White Students
55%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
91 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
9,203 Students
% of Others Students
25%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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