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Wayne County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 88 students in Wayne County, MO (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,554 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Wayne County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Wayne County (2026-27)

Map of Abm Ministries-lighthouse Christian Academy
Abm Ministries-lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 37 students
All-boys
RR 3 Box 34725
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-2025
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Map of Victory Baptist Academy
Victory Baptist Academy
Gr: K-11 | 16 students
Baptist
Rt 341
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-4198
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Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
88 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
11 Teachers
9,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Average Class Size
37 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,750
$11,383

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
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
2 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
76 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
86%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
10 Students
27,593 Students
% of Others Students
12%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Wayne County, MO?
2 private schools are located in Wayne County, MO.
What percentage of students in Wayne County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Wayne County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wayne County?
100% of private schools in Wayne County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).
Which private schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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