Private schools in Wayne County, MO
3 schools across Piedmont, Silva. About 114 students in all (2023-24).
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Abm Ministries-Lighthouse Christian Academy | 3-10 | 30 |
| Victory Baptist Academy | PreK-4 | 7 |
| New Hope Christian Academy | PreK-12 | 77 |
Wayne County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2; the most in Piedmont (2)
- Among Missouri counties
- 28th most private schools of 82; 1% of the state’s 514
- Typical school
- 77 students (2 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Abm Ministries-Lighthouse Christian Academy, 30 students; New Hope Christian Academy, 77 students
- Students per teacher
- 10 typical, 7 to 12.8 across 3 schools
- Co-ed or single-sex
- 1 all-boys; the rest co-ed
- Association members
- 1, the American Association of Christian Schools
- 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 Wayne County
Neighboring counties
- Butler County (3)
- Ripley County (1)
- St. Francois County (4)
- Scott County (8)
- Cape Girardeau County (9)
- Dunklin County (2)
- Perry County (3)
- Washington County (1)
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