Private schools in Buchanan County, MO
8 schools. About 1,550 students in all (2023-24).
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Leblond | 9-12 | 150 |
| Bishop Leblond High School | 9-12 | 148 |
| Cathedral of St. Joseph | K-8 | 161 |
| South Park Christian Academy | K-12 | 30 |
| St. Francis Xavier School | PreK-8 | 199 |
| St. James School | PreK-8 | 88 |
| St. Joseph Christian School | PreK-12 | 452 |
| St. Paul Lutheran School | PreK-8 | 322 |
Buchanan County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- all in Saint Joseph
- Among Missouri counties
- 10th most private schools of 82; 2% of the state’s 514
- Typical school
- 161 students (8 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- South Park Christian Academy, 30 students; St. Joseph Christian School, 452 students
- Students per teacher
- 12.5 typical, 6.5 to 28.5 across 8 schools
- Co-ed or single-sex
- all co-ed
- Association members
- 2, most often the National Catholic Educational Association
- To a 4-year college
- 75% of graduates at the typical high school (4 reporting)
- State program
- Tax-credit scholarship, up to $7,145 per student for 2026-27, more for some students
How MOScholars works
- Catholic5
- Christian, not Catholic3
- Pre-K (and up)4
- Elementary (K to 5)6
- Middle (6 to 8)6
- High school (9 to 12)4
- K to 12, one school2
- Under 501
- 50 to 1492
- 150 to 2993
- 300 to 5992
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 Buchanan County
Neighboring counties
- Andrew County (1)
- DeKalb County (1)
- Platte County (5)
- Clay County (12)
- Nodaway County (3)
- Daviess County (5)
- Jackson County (42)
- Livingston County (1)
Put the next MOScholars window in your calendar
No new MOScholars application dates are posted yet. How MOScholars works.
Every program's dates in one calendar that updates when we confirm new dates: subscribe in Google Calendar · subscribe in Apple Calendar or Outlook · all deadlines
Free. Nothing to sign up for: the calendar file is made in your browser and nothing is sent to us. Dates can change, so confirm on the official site.