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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 623 students in Lafayette County, MO (there are , serving 5,148 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 94%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
80% of private schools in Lafayette County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

St. Paul Lutheran High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 16
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
205 S. Main Street
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-2238
(1)
Map of St. Paul's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
405 S. Main St.
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-7654
Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-7 | 101 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1500 Lipper Ave
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2854
Map of Montessori Schoolhouse
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students
Montessori School
311 W 23rd St
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-5200
Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
304 Waverly Ave
Alma, MO 64001
(660) 674-2444
(1)
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Lafayette County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Holy Cross Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 33 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
500 N Elm St
Emma, MO 65327
(660) 463-7869

Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
623 Students
119,561 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
56 Teachers
9,944 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
56%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
1291
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,250
$11,335
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
36%
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
283 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
20 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
450 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
72%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 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
122 Students
27,521 Students
% of Others Students
20%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lafayette County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Lafayette County, MO include St. Paul Lutheran High School and St. Paul's Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Lafayette County?
5 private schools are located in Lafayette County.
How diverse are private schools in Lafayette County?
Lafayette County private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Lafayette County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Lafayette County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lafayette County?
80% of private schools in Lafayette County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Lafayette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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