St. Anns School

St. Anns School in Carthage, MO, is a Catholic coeducational Montessori school serving grades PK–6 in a town setting.
The school enrolls 71 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 supported by 5 teachers.
Anns School has a diverse udent body, with 58% of students identified as students of color, ranking it in the top 20% for diversity among private schools in Missouri.
The school is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Serving the Carthage community,. Anns provides early childhood and elementary education with Catholic religious affiliation.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 71 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Anns School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
58%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for St. Anns School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 71 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Missouri is $12,265 for elementary schools and $14,994 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Missouri is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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