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Best Pettis County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 476 students in Pettis County, MO.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Pettis County, MO is Sacred Heart Elementary & High School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private elementary schools in Pettis County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Pettis County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart Elementary & High School
(Catholic)
416 W 3rd St
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-3800
Gr: K-12 | 329 students
Applewood Christian School
(Christian)
25396 Highway O
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-4700
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Sports: 3
St. Pauls Lutheran School
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
701 S Massachusetts Ave
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-1925
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sedalia SDA School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
29531 Highway 50
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-4045
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students
Show-me Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
24302 Mahin Road
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5982
Gr: 1-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Pettis County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3604 S Grand Ave
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-6292
Gr: 1-12 | 39 students

Overview

This County (Pettis County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
476 Students
99,456 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
72 Teachers
8,248 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
53%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,945
$12,298
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$800
$6,152
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
212 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
2,686 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
75 Students
4,349 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
5%
# Black Students
15 Students
6,095 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
262 Students
60,118 Students
% White Students
53%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
178 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
131 Students
23,629 Students
% of Others Students
27%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Pettis County, MO?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Pettis County, MO is Sacred Heart Elementary & High School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Pettis County?
5 private elementary schools are located in Pettis County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Pettis County?
Pettis County private elementary schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Pettis County?
100% of private elementary schools in Pettis County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Pettis County are often viewed compared to one another?

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