Private schools in Pettis County, MO
7 schools across La Monte, Sedalia. About 174 students in all (2023-24).
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Show-Me Christian School | 3-12 | 25 |
| Applewood Christian School | K-12 | 52 |
| Cornerstone Baptist School | PreK-8 | 43 |
| Sacred Heart School | Not in the federal survey | |
| St. Pauls Lutheran School | K-8 | 54 |
| Stone Point Christian Academy | Not in the federal survey | |
| Word of Life Christian Academy | Not in the federal survey | |
Pettis County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2; the most in Sedalia (6)
- Among Missouri counties
- 12th most private schools of 82; 1% of the state’s 514
- Typical school
- 52 students (4 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Show-Me Christian School, 25 students; St. Pauls Lutheran School, 54 students
- Students per teacher
- 6.2 typical, 2.5 to 7.7 across 4 schools
- State program
- Tax-credit scholarship, up to $7,145 per student for 2026-27, more for some students
How MOScholars works
- Christian, not Catholic4
- Not in federal survey3
- Pre-K (and up)1
- Elementary (K to 5)4
- Middle (6 to 8)4
- High school (9 to 12)2
- K to 12, one school1
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 Pettis County
Neighboring counties
- Morgan County (1)
- Benton County (2)
- Johnson County (1)
- Cooper County (3)
- Saline County (1)
- Moniteau County (3)
- Lafayette County (5)
- Henry County (3)
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