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

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 12 students in Vernon County, MO (there are , serving 2,962 public students). Less than 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Vernon County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Map of St. Mary Continuation School
Gr: PK-5 | 12 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Catholic
330 North Main Street
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 667-7517

Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
12 Students
119,561 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
2 Teachers
9,944 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
56%
Average Class Size
11 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
35%
36%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
283 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
n/a
7,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
7 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
59%
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
4 Students
27,521 Students
% of Others Students
33%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Vernon County, MO?
The top ranked private schools in Vernon County, MO is St. Mary Continuation School.
How many private schools are located in Vernon County?
1 private schools are located in Vernon County.
What percentage of students in Vernon County go to private school?
Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Vernon County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Vernon County?
100% of private schools in Vernon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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