St. Brendan School serves 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. The student:teacher of St.
Brendan School is 17:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,500
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Brendan School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1921
School Calendar
School Mascot
Saint Brendan
Student Body
Total Students
189 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Kinder-6: Navy Blue or black pants and red or white shirts; 7-8: Khaki pants and Hunter green shirts
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Brendan School cost?
St. Brendan School's tuition is approximately $4,500 for private students.
What sports does St. Brendan School offer?
St. Brendan School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
When is the application deadline for St. Brendan School?
The application deadline for St. Brendan School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Brendan School is Missouri Military Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Joseph Elementary School (13.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: 7-12 | 193 students 0.9 miles 204 N Grand St
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
0.9
7-12
193
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 63 students 13.7 miles 401 E Kellett St
Martinsburg, MO 65264
(573) 492-6283
Martinsburg, MO 65264
(573) 492-6283
13.7
PK-8
63
Grades: 9-12 | 161 students 18.3 miles 6818 Audrain Road 9139
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2164
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2164
18.3
9-12
161
Sunnydale Sda Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Grades: K-8 | 25 students 18.3 miles 6979 Audrain Road 9139
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2811
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2811
18.3
K-8
25
Perry Christian Academy
(Christian)
Grades: PK-10 | 61 students 21.6 miles 1235 E Main St
Perry, MO 63462
(573) 565-1026
Perry, MO 63462
(573) 565-1026
21.6
PK-10
61
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