For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 188 students in Monroe County, MO (there are , serving 1,517 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Monroe County, MO are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
草榴社区 Schools in Monroe County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
514 Fox St
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 327-5752
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 327-5752
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Holy Rosary School
(Catholic)
620 S Main St
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-2422
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-2422
Gr: K-8 | 167 students
Overview
This County (Monroe County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
188 Students
119,577 Students
% Average Students of Color
52%
21%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
17 Teachers
9,941 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,800
$12,905
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
283 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
3,147 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
12 Students
7,603 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%
# White Students
174 Students
73,073 Students
% White Students
92%
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
4 Students
27,543 Students
% of Others Students
2%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Monroe County, MO?
2 private schools are located in Monroe County, MO.
What percentage of students in Monroe County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Monroe County are educated in private schools (compared to the MO state average of 12%).
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