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St. Francois County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 472 students in St. Francois County, MO (there are 28 public schools, serving 10,236 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in St. Francois County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked St. Francois County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
501 Ste Genevieve Avenue
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 756-6312
(1)
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Map of St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
608 E Columbia St
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 756-5147
(1)
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Map of St. Paul Lutheran High School
St. Paul Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4337 Showplace Dr
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 756-1099
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
472 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
35 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
56%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,900
$11,372
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.55
# American Indian Students
0 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
5%
# Black Students
9 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
373 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
79%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
82 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
17%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in St. Francois County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in St. Francois County, MO include St. Joseph School and St. Paul Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in St. Francois County?
3 private schools are located in St. Francois County.
What percentage of students in St. Francois County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in St. Francois County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in St. Francois County?
100% of private schools in St. Francois County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in St. Francois County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in St. Francois County include: St. Paul Lutheran School vs. St. Joseph School, St. Joseph School vs. St. Paul Lutheran School

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