St. Pauls Lutheran School
under 1 mi Grades K-8 54 students 7.7 students per teacher Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod)
Private schools in Sedalia, MO
3 schools within 12 miles. MOScholars pays a scholarship set each year by the State Treasurer.
Schools near Sedalia
Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.
Grades PreK-8 43 students 6.2 students per teacher Baptist
Grades K-12 52 students 4.8 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
On the state’s official list Other private schools
What Missouri pays, and what that leaves you
MOScholars Tax-credit scholarship
A scholarship set each year by the State Treasurer We could not verify the 2026-27 per-student figure and will not guess it.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
What would you pay?
Tuition and fees MOScholars pays You pay per year Spread over 10 months
We could not confirm this year’s MOScholars amount, so type in the figure from your award letter. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.
Keep looking
Get one email when applications open
Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state (you are looking at Sedalia) and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.
Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there near Sedalia?
We count 3 within 12 miles of downtown Sedalia. Together they enrolled about 149 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is St. Pauls Lutheran School with 54 students.
Which Sedalia private schools take MOScholars?
Missouri keeps no statewide list of participating schools, each school partners with an assistance organization. Ask the school which one it works with.
Will MOScholars cover the whole tuition bill?
Sometimes, but do not count on it. MOScholars pays a scholarship set each year by the State Treasurer, and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.