For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 186 students in Centralia, MO (there are , serving 1,343 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Centralia, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Centralia, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
草榴社区 Schools in Centralia, MO (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6818 Audrain Road 9139
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2164
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2164
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Avg. class size: 35 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Sunnydale Sda Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
6979 Audrain Road 9139
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2811
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2811
Gr: K-8 | 25 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Centralia)
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
186 Students
119,577 Students
% Average Students of Color
60%
21%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
14 Teachers
9,941 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
56%
Average Class Size
35 students
16 students
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,075
$12,905
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
283 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
5%
# Black Students
47 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
25%
6%
# White Students
84 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
45%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
218 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
6 Students
27,543 Students
% of Others Students
3%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Centralia, MO?
2 private schools are located in Centralia, MO.
What percentage of students in Centralia go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Centralia are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Centralia?
100% of private schools in Centralia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
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