Private schools in Scott County, MO
8 schools across Benton, Chaffee, Kelso, Oran and other towns. About 469 students in all (2023-24).
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| St. Denis School | K-8 | 24 |
| St. Ambrose School | PreK-8 | 65 |
| St. Augustine School | PreK-8 | 155 |
| Guardian Angel School | PreK-8 | 47 |
| St. Joseph School | PreK-8 | 30 |
| St. Francis Xavier School | PreK-8 | 63 |
| The Christian Academy | PreK-11 | 72 |
| Anchor Academy | 10-12 | 13 |
Scott County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 7; the most in Sikeston (2)
- Among Missouri counties
- 10th most private schools of 82; 2% of the state’s 514
- Typical school
- 63 students (8 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Anchor Academy, 13 students; St. Augustine School, 155 students
- Students per teacher
- 7.3 typical, 4.3 to 13 across 8 schools
- Co-ed or single-sex
- 1 all-boys; the rest co-ed
- Association members
- 7, 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
- Catholic6
- Christian, not Catholic2
- Pre-K (and up)6
- Elementary (K to 5)7
- Middle (6 to 8)7
- High school (9 to 12)2
- Under 504
- 50 to 1493
- 150 to 2991
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 Scott County
Neighboring counties
- Mississippi County (1)
- Cape Girardeau County (9)
- New Madrid County (2)
- Perry County (3)
- Butler County (3)
- Dunklin County (2)
- Wayne County (3)
- St. Francois County (4)
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