Private schools in Cape Girardeau County, MO
9 schools across Cape Girardeau, Jackson. About 1,410 students in all (2023-24).
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Ridge Christian School | PreK-12 | 120 |
| Lynwood Christian Academy | PreK-8 | 101 |
| Prodigy Leadership Academy | PreK-12 | 159 |
| St. Mary Cathedral School | PreK-8 | 89 |
| St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School | PreK-8 | 376 |
| Trinity Lutheran School | Not in the federal survey | |
| Immaculate Conception School | PreK-8 | 137 |
| Saxony Lutheran High School | 9-12 | 226 |
| St. Paul Lutheran School | PreK-8 | 202 |
Cape Girardeau County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2; the most in Cape Girardeau (6) and Jackson (3)
- Among Missouri counties
- 8th most private schools of 82; 2% of the state’s 514
- Typical school
- 159 students (8 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- St. Mary Cathedral School, 89 students; St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School, 376 students
- Students per teacher
- 10.1 typical, 7.5 to 18.4 across 8 schools
- Programs
- 1 Montessori
- Association members
- 3, most often the National Catholic Educational Association
- To a 4-year college
- 85% of graduates at the typical high school (3 reporting)
- State program
- Tax-credit scholarship, up to $7,145 per student for 2026-27, more for some students
How MOScholars works
- Catholic3
- Christian, not Catholic5
- Not in federal survey1
- Pre-K (and up)7
- Elementary (K to 5)7
- Middle (6 to 8)7
- High school (9 to 12)3
- K to 12, one school2
- 50 to 1494
- 150 to 2993
- 300 to 5991
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 Cape Girardeau County
Neighboring counties
- Scott County (8)
- Perry County (3)
- Mississippi County (1)
- Ste. Genevieve County (3)
- St. Francois County (4)
- New Madrid County (2)
- Wayne County (3)
- Butler County (3)
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