Private schools in Butler County, MO
3 schools. About 320 students in all (2023-24).
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist School | PreK-6 | 44 |
| Sacred Heart School | PreK-6 | 58 |
| Westwood Baptist Academy | PreK-12 | 218 |
Butler County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- all in Poplar Bluff
- Among Missouri counties
- 28th most private schools of 82; 1% of the state’s 514
- Typical school
- 58 students (3 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- First Baptist School, 44 students; Westwood Baptist Academy, 218 students
- Students per teacher
- 10.4 typical, 7.3 to 17 across 3 schools
- Co-ed or single-sex
- all co-ed
- Association members
- 2, most often 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
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 Butler County
Neighboring counties
- Ripley County (1)
- Wayne County (3)
- Dunklin County (2)
- New Madrid County (2)
- Scott County (8)
- Mississippi County (1)
- Cape Girardeau County (9)
- St. Francois County (4)
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