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Washington Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,560 students in Washington, MO, 37% of all K-12 students in Washington, MO are educated in private schools versus public 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%.
83% of private schools in Washington, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Washington Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Immanuel Lutheran
Immanuel Lutheran
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
214 W 5th St
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 239-1636
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Map of Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 409 students
Catholic
950 Madison Ave
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 239-5292
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Map of St. Francis Borgia Grade School
St. Francis Borgia Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
225 Cedar St
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 239-2590
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Map of St. Francis Borgia High School
St. Francis Borgia High School
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11
Catholic
1000 Borgia Dr
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 239-7871
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Map of St. Gertrude School
St. Gertrude School
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Catholic
6520 State Road Yy
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 239-2347
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Map of Washington Montessori School
Washington Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
210 High St
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 239-5144
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Washington, MO Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
1,560
Students
$5,488
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Washington)
This State (MO)
# Schools
6 Schools
664 Schools
# Students
1,560 Students
119,656 Students
% Students of Color
19%
21%
0.51
0.55
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
171 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
11%
3%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
11 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
1,040 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
67%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
305 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
19%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
91 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
56%
Average Class Size
19 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,488
$11,372
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
36%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
87%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Washington, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Washington, MO include Immanuel Lutheran, Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School, and St. Francis Borgia Grade School.
How many private schools are located in Washington?
6 private schools are located in Washington.
How diverse are private schools in Washington?
Washington private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Washington go to private school?
37% of all K-12 students in Washington are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washington?
83% of private schools in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Washington are often viewed compared to one another?

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