Private schools in Audrain County, MO
6 schools across Centralia, Martinsburg, Mexico, Vandalia. About 575 students in all (2023-24).
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Sunnydale Adventist Academy | 9-12 | 170 |
| Sunnydale SDA Elementary School | K-7 | 24 |
| St. Joseph Elementary School | PreK-8 | 52 |
| Missouri Military Academy | 7-12 | 182 |
| St. Brendan School | PreK-8 | 147 |
| New Life Christian Academy | Not in the federal survey | |
Audrain County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 4; the most in Centralia (2) and Mexico (2)
- Among Missouri counties
- 15th most private schools of 82; 1% of the state’s 514
- Typical school
- 147 students (5 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Sunnydale SDA Elementary School, 24 students; Missouri Military Academy, 182 students
- Students per teacher
- 11.8 typical, 6.3 to 24 across 5 schools
- Co-ed or single-sex
- 1 all-boys
- Association members
- 1, the National Catholic Educational Association
- State program
- Tax-credit scholarship, up to $7,145 per student for 2026-27, more for some students
How MOScholars works
- Catholic2
- Christian, not Catholic2
- Nonsectarian1
- Not in federal survey1
- Pre-K (and up)2
- Elementary (K to 5)3
- Middle (6 to 8)4
- High school (9 to 12)2
- Under 501
- 50 to 1492
- 150 to 2992
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Award and rules: MOScholars, official page, read October 7, 2026.
Cities in and around Audrain County
Neighboring counties
- Monroe County (2)
- Callaway County (2)
- Montgomery County (1)
- Boone County (18)
- Randolph County (2)
- Pike County (1)
- Marion County (2)
- Shelby County (2)
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