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Best Buchanan County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,545 students in Buchanan County, MO (there are , serving 12,141 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
80% of private schools in Buchanan County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Buchanan County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Of St. Joseph
Gr: K-8 | 228 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
518 N 11th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 232-7763
Prescott SDA School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 18 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
1405 Weisenborn Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 866-3041
(1)
Map of St. Francis Xavier School
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
2614 Seneca St
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 232-4911
St. Joseph Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
5401 Gene Field Road
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1555
Bishop LeBlond High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
3529 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1629
Map of Children First School
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students
301 N 7th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 232-0553
Map of St. James School
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
Catholic
120 Michigan Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 238-0281
St. Joseph KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3107 Cook Rd.
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 364-5685
Map of St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4715 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1118
Map of South Park Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
Assembly of God
4405 S. 22nd St.
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 232-6424
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Buchanan County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of St. Patrick School
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Catholic
1813 S 12th Street
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 232-9001

Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
10 Schools
# Students
1,545 Students
119,561 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
113 Teachers
9,944 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
56%
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
15 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,119
$11,335
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$30,000
$5,896
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.55
# American Indian Students
8 Students
283 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
38 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
101 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%
# Black Students
25 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
1,081 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
69%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
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
320 Students
27,521 Students
% of Others Students
20%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Buchanan County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Buchanan County, MO include St. Joseph Christian School, Of St. Joseph, and St. Francis Xavier School.
How many private schools are located in Buchanan County?
10 private schools are located in Buchanan County.
How diverse are private schools in Buchanan County?
Buchanan County private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Buchanan County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Buchanan County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Buchanan County?
80% of private schools in Buchanan County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Buchanan County are often viewed compared to one another?

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