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 Facts (2026)
- 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
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.: 11:1
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Saint Brendan
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
Quick Facts
204 N Grand St
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 193 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
401 E Kellett St
Martinsburg, MO 65264
(573) 492-6283
Martinsburg, MO 65264
(573) 492-6283
13.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
6818 Audrain Road 9139
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2164
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2164
18.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Avg. class size: 35 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Sunnydale Sda Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
6979 Audrain Road 9139
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2811
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2811
18.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 25 students Tuition listed
Perry Christian Academy
(Christian)
1235 E Main St
Perry, MO 63462
(573) 565-1026
Perry, MO 63462
(573) 565-1026
21.6 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 61 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
204 N Grand St
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 193 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6818 Audrain Road 9139
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2164
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2164
18.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Avg. class size: 35 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Perry Christian Academy
(Christian)
1235 E Main St
Perry, MO 63462
(573) 565-1026
Perry, MO 63462
(573) 565-1026
21.6 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 61 students
514 Fox St
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 327-5752
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 327-5752
22.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Shepherdsfield School
Alternative School
777 Shepherdsfield Rd
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-1439
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-1439
24.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 3 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
204 N Grand St
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 193 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
401 E Kellett St
Martinsburg, MO 65264
(573) 492-6283
Martinsburg, MO 65264
(573) 492-6283
13.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
Sunnydale Sda Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
6979 Audrain Road 9139
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2811
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2811
18.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 25 students Tuition listed
St. Peter Catholic School
(Catholic)
700 State Road Z
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-2839
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-2839
21.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Perry Christian Academy
(Christian)
1235 E Main St
Perry, MO 63462
(573) 565-1026
Perry, MO 63462
(573) 565-1026
21.6 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 61 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
401 E Kellett St
Martinsburg, MO 65264
(573) 492-6283
Martinsburg, MO 65264
(573) 492-6283
13.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
St. Peter Catholic School
(Catholic)
700 State Road Z
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-2839
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-2839
21.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Perry Christian Academy
(Christian)
1235 E Main St
Perry, MO 63462
(573) 565-1026
Perry, MO 63462
(573) 565-1026
21.6 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 61 students
514 Fox St
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 327-5752
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 327-5752
22.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
407 W 3rd St
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2679
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2679
24.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Eugene Field Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
704 West Blvd
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5268
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5268
0.4 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Mexico Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 West Blvd
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4664
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4664
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Mexico High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
639 N Wade
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4296
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4296
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 734 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Davis H. Hart Career Center
Vocational School
905 N Wade
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5684
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5684
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12
Mcmillan Early Learning Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 E Anderson
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5029
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5029
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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