For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 149 students in Waynesville, MO (there are 6 public schools, serving 4,030 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Waynesville, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Waynesville, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Private Schools in Waynesville, MO (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
801 Historic 66 W
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 774-2015
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 774-2015
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Waynesville)
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
149 Students
119,656 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
8 Teachers
9,929 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
56%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,300
$12,879
Average Summer Program Cost
$125
$585
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$100
$6,107
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,149 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
5,326 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
5 Students
7,605 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
56 Students
73,094 Students
% White Students
38%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
218 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
81 Students
27,369 Students
% of Others Students
54%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Waynesville, MO?
1 private schools are located in Waynesville, MO.
What percentage of students in Waynesville go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Waynesville are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Waynesville?
100% of private schools in Waynesville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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