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Best Adair County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 239 students in Adair County, MO (there are , serving 2,893 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Adair County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s in Adair County (2026-27)

Faith Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1820 S Baltimore St
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-8166
(1)
Map of Life Church School
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students
Christian
112 W Potter Ave
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2323
Map of Mary Immaculate Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 76 students
Catholic
712 E Washington St
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-1006

Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
239 Students
119,561 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
9,944 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
56%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
283 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
1 Student
7,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
158 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
66%
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
72 Students
27,521 Students
% of Others Students
30%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Adair County, MO?
3 private schools are located in Adair County, MO.
What percentage of students in Adair County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Adair County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Adair County?
100% of private schools in Adair County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Adair County are often viewed compared to one another?

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