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Washington County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 55 students in Washington County, MO (there are 12 public schools, serving 3,356 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Washington County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Washington County (2026-27)

Map of St. Joachim Elementary School
St. Joachim Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students
Catholic
10121 Crest Rd
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-3973
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Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
55 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

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

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.55
# American Indian Students
0 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
5%
# Black Students
1 Student
7,603 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
41 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
74%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
13 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
24%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Washington County, MO?
1 private schools are located in Washington County, MO.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washington County?
100% of private schools in Washington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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